The climate of Tanzania, city by city
This page lists the 224 cities in Tanzania for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.
+1.5 °C since 1940
Frequently asked questions
What is the hottest city in Tanzania?
The hottest city in Tanzania is Zanzibar, with an average annual temperature of 26.2 °C.
What is the coldest city in Tanzania?
The coldest city in Tanzania is Tarakea, with an average annual temperature of 15.5 °C.
What is the wettest city in Tanzania?
The wettest city in Tanzania is Ipinda, with 3,593 mm of precipitation per year.
Has the climate of Tanzania warmed?
Based on its largest cities, Tanzania warmed by +1.5 °C between 1940 and 2025.