Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania in January
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
70mm
Sun
7.7h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January32°C average high
January 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
January70mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Dar es Salaam's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
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
January7.7 hours average sun
January 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
January28°C average sea
January 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
January72 weather score
January 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.
