About Tanzania
Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It is bordered by Uganda to the northwest, Kenya to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the east, Mozambique and Malawi to the south, Zambia to the southwest, and Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. According to a 2024 estimate, Tanzania has a population of around 67.5 million, making it the most populous country located entirely south of the equator.
Climate in Dodoma
Warmest December, coolest July, driest August, sunniest October. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October, November.
Monthly climate normals for Dodoma, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 26.6°C | 19°C | 240mm | 318h |
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| February | 26.8°C | 19.1°C | 184mm | 293h |
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| March | 25.8°C | 18.8°C | 265mm | 281h |
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| April | 25.8°C | 18.3°C | 102mm | 295h |
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| May | 26.5°C | 16.4°C | 5mm | 323h |
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| June | 26.7°C | 15.5°C | 1mm | 323h |
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| July | 25.8°C | 14.5°C | 5mm | 334h |
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| August | 27.6°C | 14.8°C | 0mm | 351h |
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| September | 29.1°C | 15.8°C | 0mm | 335h |
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| October | 30.7°C | 17.4°C | 5mm | 363h |
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| November | 29.2°C | 18.3°C | 46mm | 323h |
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| December | 29.5°C | 18.9°C | 59mm | 351h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa. From the picture-perfect coasts of Zanzibar to the world-renowned wildlife of the Serengeti, from the snowy slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to the coral houses of Mikindani, Tanzania is the heart and soul of East Africa. Tanzania has several national parks and game reserves, where you can see some of the finest African flora and fauna.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Kilimanjaro National Park
- Kondoa Rock Art Sites
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara
- Selous Game Reserve
- Serengeti National Park
- Stone Town
Upcoming public holidays
Full source list on About.