Climate of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Area-weighted average across Dar es Salaam. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Dar es Salaam, a subdivision of Tanzania, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.7°C / 74.7°F in July to 27.8°C / 82°F in February, with rainfall from 27 mm / 1.1 in to 265 mm / 10.4 in depending on the season (1133 mm / 44.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6°C81.7°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| February | 27.8°C82°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| March | 27.4°C81.3°F | 139 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.4°C79.5°F | 265 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.5°C77.9°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.4°C75.9°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| July | 23.7°C74.7°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.8°C74.8°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.5°C76.1°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 25.4°C77.7°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| November | 26.4°C79.5°F | 107 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.2°C81°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam?
The best months to visit Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for sunny, dry weather are July, August, September. The warmest month is February at an area-wide average of 27.8°C / 82°F, and the driest is September with about 27 mm / 1.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Dar es Salaam?
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.7°C / 74.7°F in July to 27.8°C / 82°F in February. Annual rainfall averages about 1133 mm / 44.6 in, with the wettest month being April (265 mm / 10.4 in) and the driest September (27 mm / 1.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Dar es Salaam?
The hottest month in Dar es Salaam is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.8°C / 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Dar es Salaam?
The coldest month in Dar es Salaam is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
When does it rain most in Dar es Salaam?
The wettest month in Dar es Salaam is April, averaging about 265 mm / 10.4 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 27 mm / 1.1 in.