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Weather & Climate in Dodoma, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dodoma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,691 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,691 ft (1,125 m) |
| Area | 994.6 sq mi (2,576.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.1722°N, 35.7395°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
106 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Nov 4, 2002 | 58 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.5 | 119 km | 7 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania | M5.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 30 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 43 km SW of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 36 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 23 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1991 | 46 km ENE of Kintinku, Tanzania | M4.7 | 48 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
Dodoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in July to 75°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").