Climate Insights for Moshi

Tanzania

Hottest
February
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
July
11°C low52°F low
Wettest
January
412 mm rain16.2 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Moshi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 2,392 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 412 mm of rainfall. Moshi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Moshi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 94.2 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 16.2 in of rainfall. Moshi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°FebMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°MarMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 15°AprMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°MayMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°JunMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°JulMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°AugMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 11°SepMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 12°OctMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°NovMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°DecMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 74°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FFebMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 63°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 71°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FDecMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°F
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Average
Min

Moshi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 24°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Moshi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 52°F to 76°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 67°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 59°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 412mmFebPrecipitation: 272mmMarPrecipitation: 407mmAprPrecipitation: 346mmMayPrecipitation: 101mmJunPrecipitation: 23mmJulPrecipitation: 15mmAugPrecipitation: 17mmSepPrecipitation: 17mmOctPrecipitation: 91mmNovPrecipitation: 301mmDecPrecipitation: 391mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 16.2inFebPrecipitation: 10.7inMarPrecipitation: 16inAprPrecipitation: 13.6inMayPrecipitation: 4inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSepPrecipitation: 0.7inOctPrecipitation: 3.6inNovPrecipitation: 11.8inDecPrecipitation: 15.4in
Precipitation

Moshi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,392 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 199 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 412 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 15 mm. That's 398 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Moshi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 94.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 16.2 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.6 in. That's 15.7 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Moshi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Moshi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 2mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°66°F
Feb19°67°F
Mar20°67°F
Apr19°66°F
May17°63°F
Jun16°60°F
Jul15°59°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct18°65°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec19°66°F

The best time to visit Moshi is during June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 32 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 24°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Moshi is during June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 76°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Moshi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Moshi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
15 °C58 °F
24 °C74 °F
4 km/h2 mph
412 mm16.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C58 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h2 mph
272 mm10.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h3 mph
407 mm16 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C60 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
346 mm13.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C57 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
20 °C67 °F
6 km/h3 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
19 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
20 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
22 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C56 °F
23 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C59 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
301 mm11.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h2 mph
391 mm15.4 in
0 cm0 in