February weather forecast
Tanzania

February in Tanzania continues the pattern of the short dry season, presenting tourists and locals with favourable weather conditions for outdoor activities. Rainfall during February usually remains relatively low, generally under 60mm (2.36"), further promoting suitable conditions for wildlife safaris and exploration.

Temperature patterns in February are akin to those in January. Coastal regions, including the islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia, continue to see warm and humid conditions. The temperature typically varies between 27°C (80.6°F) and 33°C (91.4°F) in these areas. The northern and southern highland regions, encompassing the Serengeti and Mbeya areas respectively, witness milder temperatures, typically from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F).

Dar es Salaam, the nation's most populous city, experiences hot conditions due to its coastal location, with average temperatures often reaching 30°C (86°F) or more. Dodoma, the capital situated in the central region, experiences semi-arid conditions, with February temperatures typically ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F).

In terms of wildlife, February is a notable month in the Serengeti. It is the calving season for wildebeest, making it a particularly interesting time for wildlife enthusiasts. The weather conditions during this month are comparable to those in January, with February being slightly warmer, thus marking the transition towards the long rainy season that starts in March.

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• Dar es Salaam - February »
  In Dar es Salaam during February, the rain falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. On the first day of February in Dar es Salaam sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:48.
• Dodoma - February »
  In Dodoma during February, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation. In Dodoma in February, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 98mm (3.86") of accumulated precipitation.
• Mwanza - February »
  February, April and December, with an average high-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), are the coldest months in Mwanza, Tanzania. In Mwanza in February, during 11 rainfall days, 104mm (4.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Arusha - February »
  Arusha witnesses its highest average temperatures during January and February, peaking at 29°C (84.2°F). The peak of Arusha's temperatures is noted during January and February, averaging a high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).
• Mbeya - February »
  On the first day of February in Mbeya, Tanzania, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:14. In Mbeya, in February, it is raining for 27.8 days, with typically 275mm (10.83") of accumulated precipitation.
• Morogoro - February »
  In Morogoro, during February, the rain falls for 26.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 191mm (7.52") of precipitation. In February, in Morogoro the rain falls for 26.6 days.
• Tanga - February »
  The month with the least rainfall in Tanga is February, when 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically aggregated. In February, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:46.
• Kigoma - February »
  With humidity levels remaining consistent from January, it's the smooth transition of weather that makes February a good month to visit Kigoma. Kigoma's weather, upon February's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.1°C (77.2°F), nearly identical to the prior month.
• Moshi - February »
  January and February, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Moshi, Tanzania. The yearly peak temperatures in Moshi occur in January and February, averaging a high-temperature of 33°C (91.4°F).
• Songea - February »
  On the first day of February in Songea sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:07. The months with the highest UV index in Songea are February, August through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Musoma - February »
  On the last day of February, in Musoma sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:01 EAT. Musoma enters February recording an average high-temperature of a still warm 28°C (82.4°F), consistent with the temperature of the month gone by.
• Iringa - February »
  Iringa's shift into February is marked by a subtle change to a still warm 23.4°C (74.1°F) from January's 23.3°C (73.9°F) in temperature. In Iringa, Tanzania, in February, it is raining for 26.7 days, with typically 170mm (6.69") of accumulated precipitation.