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What’s the climate like in Dar es Salaam?

The current climate of Dar es Salaam features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Dar es Salaam in recent years was 38°C in October 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in October 2019.

On average, Dar es Salaam receives 1383 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.

Curious about the climate in other parts of Tanzania? Check out the weather and climate in places like Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, or have a look at other destinations in Tanzania.

Best time to visit Dar es Salaam?

The best time to visit Dar es Salaam for sunny weather is January, February and June through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Dar es Salaam. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Dar es Salaam

The climate table of Dar es Salaam shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 33 33 33 31 31 30 30 30 31 32 32 30
Temp. min (°C) 26 26 25 24 23 22 21 21 21 23 24 26
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Precipitation (mm) 96 85 194 330 189 20 24 32 35 96 151 131
UV Index 8 9 8 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 9

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

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Average Temperature per Month in Dar es Salaam

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,

Average Precipitation per Month in Dar es Salaam

This graph shows how much precipitation Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,

Average UV Index per Month in Dar es Salaam

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,

Yearly Temperature in Dar es Salaam

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Dar es Salaam

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,

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Average Weather in Dar es Salaam by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dar es Salaam. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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