Karatu, Tanzania: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Karatu, Tanzania? If you're planning to go to Karatu, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Karatu, Tanzania

Based on the climate and weather in Karatu, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Karatu, Tanzania

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Karatu, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly product.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas of this country may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a excellent option.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

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What to wear/what to pack for Karatu, Tanzania by month

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January

January for Karatu is hot. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.

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February

If you are traveling to Karatu in February, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (low 20s C).

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March

If you are traveling to Karatu in March, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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April

April in Karatu is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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May

If you go to Karatu in May, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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June

If you are traveling to Karatu in June, you will notice that it dry with little rain. Expect it to rain once in a while. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (low 10s C).

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July

July in Karatu dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains once in a while.

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August

If you go to Karatu in August, you will notice that it dry with little rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

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September

September dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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October

October here is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains once in a while.

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November

November is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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December

If you are traveling to Karatu in December, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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