The climate in Dar es Salaam during October can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
October is in the spring in Dar es Salaam and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 31°C 87.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 20°C 68°F |
Average temperature | 25.5°C 77.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 49 mm 1.9 ins |
Rainy days | 7 days |
Sea temperature | 26.5°C 79.8°F |
Humidity | 78% |
Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 5th 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 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | February | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
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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 |