Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Dar es Salaam with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Dar es Salaam in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Dar es Salaam with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 27°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Dar es Salaam will be around 31°C, with nights close to 27°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 131 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance this month is 66% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Dar es Salaam. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Dar es Salaam in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
131 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
21 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Dar es Salaam. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Dar es Salaam in December
With 34°C, Dar es Salaam hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Dar es Salaam
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Dar es Salaam, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Dar es Salaam
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Dar es Salaam, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 21 days of rain in Dar es Salaam.
Daily UV Index in December in Dar es Salaam
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Dar es Salaam, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Dar es Salaam Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Dar es Salaam, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Dar es Salaam Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Dar es Salaam, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Dar es Salaam
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Dar es Salaam. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Dar es Salaam by Month
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