Best time to visit Dar es Salaam: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Dar es Salaam are Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.
Best months
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Peak season
Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Jan, Apr and Nov
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 25.7°C – 31.3°C
Rain: 98mm
Sunshine: 10.8h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Feb
Temp: 26.2°C – 31.8°C
Rain: 43mm
Sunshine: 11.3h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Mar
Temp: 25.2°C – 31.5°C
Rain: 145mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Apr
Temp: 23.6°C – 29°C
Rain: 402mm
Sunshine: 6.8h/day
Visit score: 5.4/10
May
Temp: 23.2°C – 29.3°C
Rain: 140mm
Sunshine: 9.6h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Jun
BestTemp: 22.1°C – 29°C
Rain: 56mm
Sunshine: 10.2h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Jul
BestTemp: 21.6°C – 29.2°C
Rain: 21mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Aug
BestTemp: 21.7°C – 29.5°C
Rain: 23mm
Sunshine: 10.8h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Sep
BestTemp: 22.1°C – 30.2°C
Rain: 30mm
Sunshine: 11.4h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Oct
Temp: 23.3°C – 30.4°C
Rain: 78mm
Sunshine: 11.4h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Nov
Temp: 24.2°C – 30.3°C
Rain: 191mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Dec
Temp: 25.2°C – 30.7°C
Rain: 123mm
Sunshine: 11.5h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit Dar es Salaam are June, July, August, and September, which combine low rainfall with strong daily sunshine hours. These months also form the peak season, reflecting more comfortable outdoor conditions than the rest of the year.
The trade-off is that peak months coincide with higher demand for travel and lodging, while the wetter months bring their own challenges: April sees the heaviest rainfall of the year, and February brings the highest average daytime highs. Travelers who prioritize lower prices and quieter conditions over ideal weather might instead consider the off-season months of January, April, or November.
Season Guide
Spring
September – November
Warming temperatures as the southern hemisphere heads into spring.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
December – February
Warmest months with long days. Peak holiday season.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
March – May
Cooling temperatures and shoulder season. Fewer crowds and better prices.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
June – August
Coolest months. Some destinations offer unique winter experiences.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.