Climate of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Point-value climate at Dar es Salaam (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania). Population approximately 2,930,000.
Located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Dar es Salaam has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 2,930,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in February, with rainfall varying from 30 mm / 1.2 in (September) to 280 mm / 11 in (April) — about 1175 mm / 46.3 in across the year. As the national capital of Tanzania, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dar es Salaam's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: July, August, September.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.1°C82.6°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| February | 28.3°C82.9°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| March | 27.8°C82°F | 138 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.9°C80.4°F | 280 mm11″ | Tropical |
| May | 26°C78.8°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.8°C76.6°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.2°C75.6°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.9°C76.8°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 108 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.6°C81.7°F | 116 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are July, August, September. Dar es Salaam's warmest month is February at an average of 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and its driest month is September with about 30 mm / 1.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Dar es Salaam?
Dar es Salaam, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1175 mm / 46.3 in, with the wettest month being April (280 mm / 11 in) and the driest September (30 mm / 1.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Dar es Salaam in February?
The average temperature in Dar es Salaam in February is 28.3°C / 82.9°F, with rainfall of about 62 mm / 2.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Dar es Salaam?
The driest month in Dar es Salaam is September, with about 30 mm / 1.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.9°C / 76.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Dar es Salaam?
The wettest month in Dar es Salaam is April, with approximately 280 mm / 11 in of average monthly rainfall.