October verdict

Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania in October

Weather score80Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, United Republic of Tanzania travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

31°C

Rain

49mm

Sun

8.4h

Sea

27°C

Weather score

80

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Temperature

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October31°C average high

October is close to Dar es Salaam's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October49mm average rain

October 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.

October8.4 hours average sun

October is one of Dar es Salaam's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and June to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October27°C average sea

October is below Dar es Salaam's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

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

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October80 weather score

October scores above Dar es Salaam's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsFebruary and June to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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