Our verdict
The best time to visit Dar Es Salaam is August
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 33℃ (92℉) in the middle of the day. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 21℃ (70℉) at night.
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Dar Es Salaam, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around November. On average it rains the most days in April, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
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Dar Es Salaam seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Dar Es Salaam as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Dar Es Salaam is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Dar Es Salaam
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Dar Es Salaam for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Dar Es Salaam climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Dar Es Salaam for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Dar Es Salaam in January
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dar Es Salaam in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Dar Es Salaam in February
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dar Es Salaam in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Dar Es Salaam in March
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 92mm (4") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dar Es Salaam in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Dar Es Salaam in April
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 154mm (6") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dar Es Salaam in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Dar Es Salaam in May
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 102mm (4") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dar Es Salaam in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Dar Es Salaam in June
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dar Es Salaam in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Dar Es Salaam in July
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dar Es Salaam in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Dar Es Salaam in August
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dar Es Salaam in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Dar Es Salaam in September
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dar Es Salaam in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Dar Es Salaam in October
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dar Es Salaam in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Dar Es Salaam in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 62mm (2") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dar Es Salaam in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Dar Es Salaam in December
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 75mm (3") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dar Es Salaam in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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