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30-year normals (1991-2020)
Dar es Salaam has a tropical monsoon climate, classified as Am in the Köppen system. The warmest month is January with an average high of 31°C, while the coldest month is June with lows dropping to 22°C. The annual temperature range of 9°C indicates a relatively stable climate year-round.
The driest month is July with only 6 rain days and 20mm of precipitation. For travellers, July through to the following month typically offers the best balance of warm temperatures and dry conditions. Average humidity ranges from 82% to 82% throughout the year.
Based on temperature and rainfall data, the best months to visit Dar es Salaam are June, July, August. These months offer the most comfortable temperatures with relatively low rainfall, ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Full Best Time to Visit GuideWarmest Month
31°C
January
Coldest Month
22°C
June
Driest Month
6 days
July
Annual Range
9°C
22° to 31°
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sun | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 25°C | 11 | 11h | View |
| February | 31°C | 25°C | 10 | 11h | View |
| March | 30°C | 25°C | 23 | 10h | View |
| April | 29°C | 24°C | 26 | 10h | View |
| May | 28°C | 23°C | 20 | 10h | View |
| June | 28°C | 22°C | 9 | 11h | View |
| July | 27°C | 22°C | 6 | 11h | View |
| August | 28°C | 22°C | 7 | 11h | View |
| September | 29°C | 22°C | 7 | 11h | View |
| October | 29°C | 23°C | 12 | 12h | View |
| November | 30°C | 24°C | 18 | 12h | View |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 18 | 12h | View |
January
11 rain days, 11h sun
February
10 rain days, 11h sun
March
23 rain days, 10h sun
April
26 rain days, 10h sun
May
20 rain days, 10h sun
June
9 rain days, 11h sun
July
6 rain days, 11h sun
August
7 rain days, 11h sun
September
7 rain days, 11h sun
October
12 rain days, 12h sun
November
18 rain days, 12h sun
December
18 rain days, 12h sun
Dar es Salaam in January
Data Sources for Dar es Salaam
Climate normals represent 30-year averages (1991-2020). Individual years may vary.