Climate normals · 1970–2000
Dar es Salaam Climate
Dar es Salaam is a city in Tanzania (23) with a population of about 5,383,728. Its average annual temperature is 26.3°C (79°F), with roughly 1118 mm of rain per year.
26.3°C
Avg Temp
1118
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Dar es Salaam Climate
Dar es Salaam has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F) and receives about 1118 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.3°C
Avg Temp
1118
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 83° | 67 mm |
| February | 28° / 83° | 59 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 133 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 268 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 194 mm |
| June | 25° / 77° | 44 mm |
| July | 24° / 76° | 32 mm |
| August | 24° / 76° | 28 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 27 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 51 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 104 mm |
| December | 28° / 82° | 111 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Dar es Salaam
The most comfortable months to visit Dar es Salaam are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 33°C high). The coldest is July (near 20°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Dar es Salaam are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C and about 1118 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Dar es Salaam average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.