April · Tanzania
Best time to visit Arusha in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Arusha in April
Average temperature 22°C, 194 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 194 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Arusha scores 7.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 22°C, 194 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Arusha sits beneath Mount Meru as the staging town for Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and northern Tanzania safaris.
April holds up well in Arusha — 10th best month
Trail conditions at 22°C (71°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in April; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
194 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Arusha — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Arusha in April?
- In April, Arusha averages 22°C, 194 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Arusha?
- April earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Arusha in April?
- Expect about 194 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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