Best Time to Visit Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar es Salaam is at its sunniest and driest in July–September.
The best time to visit Dar es Salaam for sunny, dry weather is July–September — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June–October and January–February; the wetter half falls in March–May and November–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in February, with rainfall from 30 mm / 1.2 in (September) to 280 mm / 11 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Dar es Salaam's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam?
The best time to visit Dar es Salaam for sunny, dry weather is July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is February averaging 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and the driest is September with about 30 mm / 1.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dar es Salaam's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Dar es Salaam?
The rainy season at Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam runs through March–May and November–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 72 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is April (280 mm / 11 in).
What is the driest month in Dar es Salaam?
The driest month in Dar es Salaam is September, averaging about 30 mm / 1.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.9°C / 76.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Dar es Salaam?
The least comfortable months for travel to Dar es Salaam — based on point-value climate at the city — are March, April, May, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 280 mm / 11 in in April, and the coldest month averages 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
Is Dar es Salaam climate different from Tanzania overall?
Yes, usually. Our Dar es Salaam figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Tanzania figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Dar es Salaam specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.