The climate in Dar es Salaam during March can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.
March is in the fall / autumn in Dar es Salaam and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22.8°C 73°F |
| Average temperature | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 120 mm 4.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 29.5°C 85.2°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph |
On average March is the 3rd wettest 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Dar es Salaam in March 2025.
| 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 |