Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania in December
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 114mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
114mm
Sun
7.7h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
69
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 114mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December32°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December114mm average rain
December sits near Dar es Salaam's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
December7.7 hours average sun
December 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
December29°C average sea
December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
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
December69 weather score
December sits close to Dar es Salaam's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsFebruary and June to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
