Country in Africa

Tanzania Map

Interactive map of Tanzania with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌤️ 81°F now🕔 11:55 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September, October and November👥 67 million

Summary

Tanzania is a country in Africa. Tanzania is a country in Africa with its capital at Dodoma. It has a population of about 67 million. The capital is Dodoma.

Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Tanzania with mainly clear. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 60°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Tanzania is May, June, July, August, September, October and November. The climate is Mediterranean. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 59°F.

Nearby highlights include Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Tanzania today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Tanzania

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 6°9′46.8″S 35°45′5.8″E (-6.163, 35.7516)

Quick facts about Tanzania

TypeCountry
ContinentAfrica
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates6°9′46.8″S 35°45′5.8″E (-6.163, 35.7516)
CapitalDodoma
Population67.000.000
Area365.756 sq mi
ISO codeTZ
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3TZA
CurrencyTanzanian shilling (TZS)
LanguagesSwahili, English
Calling code+255
Time zoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Local time11:55 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September, October and November
ClimateMediterranean

Maps of each national park in Tanzania

1 national parks mapped in this atlas

Maps of each unesco world heritage site in Tanzania

2 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas

Maps of each mountain in Tanzania

1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Maps of each island in Tanzania

1 islands mapped in this atlas

Maps of each city in Tanzania

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Maps of each lake in Tanzania

1 lakes mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Tanzania

1 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Neighboring countries in Africa

Sorted by distance from Tanzania.

National parks in Tanzania

Top attractions in Tanzania

Things to do in Tanzania

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Tanzania.

Explore Tanzania

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tanzania?

Tanzania is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are -6.163, 35.7516. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Tanzania right now?

It is currently 81°F (27°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 36% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Tanzania?

May, June, July, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Tanzania, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Tanzania in?

Tanzania observes Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00). The local time is 11:55 AM.

How many people live in Tanzania?

Tanzania has a population of approximately 67 million.

What are the top things to do in Tanzania?

Popular options include Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Nungwi Beach and Zanzibar.

What places are in Tanzania?

Tanzania covers 7 places in this atlas, including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Zanzibar City.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 11:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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