When to go · Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Best Time to Visit Dar es Salaam
The sweet spot for Dar es Salaam is July, August and June. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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July, August, June
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
September, October, May
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
April, November
Wettest is April (290mm)
Dar es Salaam weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 79°F | 65mm | hot, some rain |
| Feb | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 79°F | 54mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Mar | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 90mm | hot, some rain |
| Apr | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 75°F | 290mm | hot, very wet |
| May | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 51mm | hot, mostly dry |
| JunBEST | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 31mm | hot, mostly dry |
| JulBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 70°F | 27mm | warm, mostly dry |
| AugBEST | 29°C / 84°F | 21°C / 70°F | 24mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Sep | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 33mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Oct | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 48mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Nov | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 188mm | hot, wet |
| Dec | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 130mm | hot, wet |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Dar es Salaam plans around the seasons for you.