Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania Average Monthly Weather
Weather score75Very good annual avg
Best months: July, August, September
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 31°C, sunshine averages 7.5h per day, and rainfall totals about 1004mm. Sea temperatures average 28°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
1004mm
Annual total
Sun
7.5h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
75
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August29°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August23mm average rain
August is one of Dar es Salaam's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and June to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7.8 hours average sun
August is brighter than Dar es Salaam's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and June to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August26°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August84 weather score
August is one of Dar es Salaam's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsFebruary and June to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
