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When is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam?
In general the best time to visit Dar es Salaam is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, November, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is February, November, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +32°C in February and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is March, April, May with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Dar es Salaam in different months
This is the average weather in Dar es Salaam for each month based on historic data:
June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +29°C during September.
In January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 175 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 205 mm in April.
Climate in Dar es Salaam
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Dar es Salaam for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°C | +35°C | +35°C | +33°C | +33°C | +31°C | +31°C | +32°C | +32°C | +34°C | +34°C | +34°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +32°C | +31°C | +30°C | +29°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +29°C | +30°C | +31°C | +31°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +23°C | +22°C | +22°C | +20°C | +19°C | +17°C | +18°C | +18°C | +19°C | +21°C | +22°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +31°C | +29°C | +28°C | +27°C | +27°C | +27°C | +28°C | +30°C | +30°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 79 | 78 | 82 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 78 | 80 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 81 | 71 | 174 | 205 | 111 | 31 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 60 | 113 | 136 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 23 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Dar es Salaam during the whole year:
The hottest month in Dar es Salaam is February with average maximum temperature going up to +32°C. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +22°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Dar es Salaam during the whole year:
Dar es Salaam achieves its warmest water temperature in March, where the average sea temperature goes up to +29°C. Coldest water temperature is in August with +26°C in average.
When can you swim in Dar es Salaam?
You can swim in Dar es Salaam from January to December:
- In January - May the water is very warm (28°C);
- In June - November the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Dar es Salaam looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Dar es Salaam is April with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 77%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Dar es Salaam during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 31 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is April with approximately 21 rainy days and 205 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dar es Salaam:
What is the hottest month in Dar es Salaam?
The hottest month in Dar es Salaam is February with average maximum temperature of +32°C.
What is the coldest month in Dar es Salaam?
The coldest month in Dar es Salaam is June with minimum temperatures of +22°C.
Is Dar es Salaam worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Dar es Salaam could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Dar es Salaam?
if you're looking to visit Dar es Salaam when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for April, March, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 20 mm of rain.
Other cities in Tanzania
Check out the weather for other cities in Tanzania.
Monthly weather in Dar es Salaam
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dar es Salaam, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.