February · Tanzania
Best time to visit Arusha in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Arusha in February
Average temperature 23°C, 155 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
7.2/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 155 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Arusha scores 7.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 155 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Arusha sits beneath Mount Meru as the staging town for Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and northern Tanzania safaris.
February in Arusha — reliably good (8th best month)
Trail conditions at 23°C (73°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in February; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
155 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 8th 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 — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Arusha in February?
- In February, Arusha averages 23°C, 155 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Arusha?
- February earns a 7.2/10 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 February?
- Expect about 155 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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