July · Tanzania
Best time to visit Arusha in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Arusha in July
Average temperature 19°C, 90 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
7.9/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
July in Arusha scores 7.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Arusha sits beneath Mount Meru as the staging town for Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and northern Tanzania safaris.
July in Arusha: strong conditions, 4th of 12
Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 90 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Arusha — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Arusha in July?
- In July, Arusha averages 19°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Arusha?
- July earns a 7.9/10 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 July?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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