October · Tanzania
Best time to visit Arusha in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Arusha in October
Average temperature 22°C, 41 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
9.5/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
October in Arusha scores 9.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 22°C, 41 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Arusha sits beneath Mount Meru as the staging town for Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and northern Tanzania safaris.
October: the best month of the year in Arusha
Trail conditions at 22°C (72°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in October; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
With around 41 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Arusha at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Arusha in October?
- In October, Arusha averages 22°C, 41 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Arusha?
- October earns a 9.5/10 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 October?
- Expect about 41 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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