Best Time to Visit Dar es Salaam
Tanzania · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Dar es Salaam are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Dar es Salaam sees its warmest weather in February, when daytime highs average around 33°C, and its coolest in July (around 30°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1117mm — April is typically the wettest month (~264mm) and July the driest (~16mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from March to May — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° / 25°C | 54mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 33° / 25°C | 71mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 32° / 24°C | 170mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 31° / 23°C | 264mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 30° / 22°C | 172mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 30° / 20°C | 31mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 30° / 19°C | 16mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 30° / 19°C | 18mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 31° / 20°C | 20mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 32° / 21°C | 77mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 32° / 23°C | 114mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 32° / 24°C | 110mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Dar es Salaam are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Dar es Salaam?
- February is typically the hottest month in Dar es Salaam, with average daytime highs around 33°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Dar es Salaam?
- April is usually the wettest month, with around 264mm of precipitation.