Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
When is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7 °C | 25.2 °C | 54 mm | 4.2 | 12.5 h |
| February | 33.1 °C | 24.8 °C | 71 mm | 4.2 | 12.3 h |
| March | 32.7 °C | 24.3 °C | 170 mm | 11.3 | 12.1 h |
| April | 31.4 °C | 23.5 °C | 264 mm | 16.6 | 12.0 h |
| May | 30.6 °C | 22.3 °C | 172 mm | 11.3 | 11.8 h |
| June | 30.3 °C | 20.6 °C | 31 mm | 3.9 | 11.7 h |
| July | 30.0 °C | 19.6 °C | 16 mm | 3.0 | 11.8 h |
| August | 30.4 °C | 19.4 °C | 18 mm | 3.1 | 11.9 h |
| September | 31.1 °C | 19.8 °C | 20 mm | 3.6 | 12.1 h |
| October | 31.8 °C | 21.1 °C | 77 mm | 5.4 | 12.3 h |
| November | 32.0 °C | 22.9 °C | 114 mm | 8.5 | 12.4 h |
| December | 32.4 °C | 24.5 °C | 110 mm | 7.5 | 12.5 h |
Plan your trip to Dar es Salaam
Tours in Dar es Salaam
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
See tours
What to wear in Dar es Salaam
January in Dar es Salaam: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
February in Dar es Salaam: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
March in Dar es Salaam: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 170 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
April in Dar es Salaam: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 264 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
May in Dar es Salaam: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 172 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
June in Dar es Salaam: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 21 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
July in Dar es Salaam: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
August in Dar es Salaam: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 19 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
September in Dar es Salaam: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
October in Dar es Salaam: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 21 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
November in Dar es Salaam: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 114 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
December in Dar es Salaam: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 110 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Curious facts about Dar es Salaam
- The temperature barely changes over the year: the average high goes from 30° to 33°.
- It never gets cold: the average low of the coolest month is 19°.
- Days last almost the same all year: between 11 h 44 min and 12 h 31 min of daylight.
More destinations
-
New York City
United States
October: 18° / 11°
-
Barcelona
Spain
October: 23° / 15°
-
Paris
France
October: 17° / 10°
-
London
United Kingdom
October: 16° / 10°
-
Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
-
Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
-
Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands
October: 15° / 8°
-
Istanbul
Turkey
October: 20° / 13°
-
Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
-
Madrid
Spain
October: 20° / 11°
-
Sydney
Australia
October: 24° / 15°
-
Mexico City
Mexico
October: 23° / 13°