Dar es Salaam Weather in October

What's the weather like in Dar es Salaam (Dar es Salaam) in October 2024?

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.

Dar es Salaam weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31°C 87.8°F
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.

October temperatures in Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam average temperature in October

October rainfall

Dar es Salaam average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Dar es Salaam average rain in October

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 2024.

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Dar es Salaam weather stats

Dar es Salaam weather statistics
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
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