November · Tanzania
Best time to visit Arusha in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Arusha in November
Average temperature 22°C, 330 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
7.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 330 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Arusha scores 7.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 22°C, 330 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Arusha sits beneath Mount Meru as the staging town for Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and northern Tanzania safaris.
November in Arusha — reliably good (11th best month)
Trail conditions at 22°C (72°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in November; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 330 mm, but with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 11th 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 November?
- In November, Arusha averages 22°C, 330 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Arusha?
- November 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 November?
- Expect about 330 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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