Dodoma weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Dodoma, Tanzania. Like most weather services, we show Dodoma at one spot: Dodoma, its largest city. At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 21°C (71°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Mar, Dec–Jan
About Dodoma weather
Is it raining in Dodoma right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 21° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Dodoma this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 32–33° and lows of 17–20°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Dodoma lately?
In the past 7 days, Dodoma had 1 rainy day and 2.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dodoma?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Dodoma weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dodoma?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dodoma is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar, Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in July to 33°C (91°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Dodoma?
January is the wettest month, with about 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Dodoma?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Dodoma have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Nov is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Dodoma weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Dodoma), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Dodoma
Weather can differ a lot within Dodoma: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.