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 in February, during 18.2 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in February, the average water temperature is 28.4°C (83.1°F).
• Dodoma - February »
  In Dodoma, in February, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 98mm (3.86") of accumulated precipitation. In February, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).
• Mwanza - February »
  The months of February, April and December are noted for their lowest temperatures in Mwanza, Tanzania, with an average high-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F). On the first day of February in Mwanza sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:08.
• Arusha - February »
  The months of January and February are noted for their peak temperatures in Arusha with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F). On the first day of February in Arusha sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:54.
• Mbeya - February »
  On the first day of February in Mbeya sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:14. In Mbeya, during February, the rain falls for 27.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 275mm (10.83") of precipitation.
• Morogoro - February »
  Morogoro experiences an average nighttime temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F) in the month of February. In Morogoro, in February, during 26.6 rainfall days, 191mm (7.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Tanga - February »
  Tanga measures an average high-temperature of a still hot 33°C (91.4°F) in February, nearly consistent with the preceding month. On the first day of February in Tanga, 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. On the last day of February, in Kigoma, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 19:19 EAT.
• Moshi - February »
  Moshi sees the average highest temperatures during the months of January and February, peaking at 33°C (91.4°F). January and February, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Moshi.
• Songea - February »
  In Songea, during February, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 161mm (6.34") of precipitation. 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 first day of February in Musoma sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:03. As Musoma moves into February, a slight change to a still warm 28°C (82.4°F) in the average high-temperature aligns it with January's readings.
• Iringa - February »
  In Iringa in February, it is raining for 26.7 days, with typically 170mm (6.69") of accumulated precipitation. Iringa, Tanzania, marks the arrival of February with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.4°C (74.1°F), hardly different from January's 23.3°C (73.9°F).