When is the best time to go to Dar es Salaam
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dar es Salaam are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 70mm | 8.2hrs | 13.2hrs | 29°C |
Hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Dar es Salaam during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dar es Salaam for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Dar es Salaam and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Dar es Salaam with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Dar es Salaam weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 49mm | 8.6hrs | 13hrs | 29°C |
February in Dar es Salaam is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dar es Salaam.
February is in the summer in Dar es Salaam and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dar es Salaam with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Dar es Salaam weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 120mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs | 30°C |
The weather in March in Dar es Salaam is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dar es Salaam for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Dar es Salaam and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dar es Salaam with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Dar es Salaam weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 229mm | 5.7hrs | 12.7hrs | 29°C |
Dar es Salaam's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dar es Salaam for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in Dar es Salaam and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dar es Salaam with around 229mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Dar es Salaam weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 153mm | 6.8hrs | 12.5hrs | 28°C |
May is a wet, humid month in Dar es Salaam and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dar es Salaam.
May is in the fall / autumn in Dar es Salaam and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dar es Salaam with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Dar es Salaam weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 41mm | 8.2hrs | 13.2hrs | 27°C |
The climate in Dar es Salaam during June can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Dar es Salaam, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Dar es Salaam and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dar es Salaam with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Dar es Salaam weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 26mm | 8.2hrs | 13hrs | 26°C |
July in Dar es Salaam is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dar es Salaam, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Dar es Salaam and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dar es Salaam with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Dar es Salaam weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 23mm | 8.4hrs | 12.8hrs | 25°C |
The weather in August in Dar es Salaam is characteristically hot, humid and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dar es Salaam, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Dar es Salaam and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dar es Salaam with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Dar es Salaam weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 25mm | 8.7hrs | 12.7hrs | 26°C |
Dar es Salaam's weather in September is typically hot, humid and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dar es Salaam, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Dar es Salaam and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dar es Salaam with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Dar es Salaam weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 49mm | 8.9hrs | 12.5hrs | 27°C |
October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Dar es Salaam and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dar es Salaam.
October is in the spring in Dar es Salaam and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dar es Salaam with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Dar es Salaam weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 106mm | 8.9hrs | 13.2hrs | 28°C |
Dar es Salaam's weather in November is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dar es Salaam for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Dar es Salaam and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dar es Salaam with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Dar es Salaam weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 114mm | 8.2hrs | 13hrs | 29°C |
December in Dar es Salaam is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dar es Salaam for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Dar es Salaam and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dar es Salaam with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Dar es Salaam weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 23mm 0.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
| Wettest month: | April | 229mm 9ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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