TanzaniaThe climate of Dar es Salaam
The current climate in Dar es Salaam features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Dar es Salaam in recent years was 38°C in October 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in October 2019.
Rainfall amount
On average, Dar es Salaam receives 1383 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Dar es Salaam?
The best time to visit Dar es Salaam for sunny weather is January, February and June through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Dar es Salaam. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Dar es Salaam
The climate table of Dar es Salaam shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 96 | 85 | 194 | 330 | 189 | 20 | 24 | 32 | 35 | 96 | 151 | 131 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Dar es Salaam
Yearly Temperature in Dar es Salaam
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Dar es Salaam
Total Yearly Precipitation in Dar es Salaam
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Dar es Salaam
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Average weather in Dar es Salaam by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dar es Salaam. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.