Yearly weather and climate in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The yearly weather in Dar es Salaam runs from around 22°C in July to 32°C in February. July is the driest month at 6 rainy days; April the wettest at 26. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
The best weather is typically in Jun, Jul, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.
Sunshine
Expect up to 11.6 hours of clear skies in Dec, but only 6.1 hours in Apr. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Apr (430mm over 26 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 6°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Dar es Salaam, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 3187°2578°21Jan
- 3289°2679°13Feb
- 3188°2577°21Mar
- 2984°2475°26Apr
- 3085°2374°12May
- 2985°2272°8Jun
- 2985°2271°6Jul
- 3085°2272°11Aug
- 3086°2272°10Sep
- 3187°2474°17Oct
- 3086°2475°20Nov
- 3087°2577°23Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jul is typically driest at 6 days (23mm); Apr the wettest at 26 days (430mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°C | 25°C | 21 | 127mm |
| Feb | 32°C | 26°C | 13 | 56mm |
| Mar | 31°C | 25°C | 21 | 147mm |
| Apr | 29°C | 24°C | 26 | 430mm |
| May | 30°C | 23°C | 12 | 122mm |
| Jun | 29°C | 22°C | 8 | 49mm |
| Jul | 29°C | 22°C | 6 | 23mm |
| Aug | 30°C | 22°C | 11 | 25mm |
| Sep | 30°C | 22°C | 10 | 31mm |
| Oct | 31°C | 24°C | 17 | 78mm |
| Nov | 30°C | 24°C | 20 | 258mm |
| Dec | 30°C | 25°C | 23 | 135mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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