Best Time to Visit Dar es Salaam: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Dar es Salaam: September, July, August, October.
- Best months for Dar es Salaam: September, July, August, October.
- Peak season is September, July, August. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, June, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: April, March, May.
- The least pleasant month is March (score 5.8).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 26°C | 53 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| February | 30°C | 26°C | 52 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| March | 30°C | 25°C | 157 mm | 22 | – | – | 5.8 |
| April | 29°C | 24°C | 230 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 28°C | 24°C | 151 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 27°C | 23°C | 39 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 27°C | 22°C | 25 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| August | 27°C | 22°C | 25 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| September | 28°C | 22°C | 23 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 28°C | 23°C | 58 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| November | 29°C | 24°C | 92 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 94 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam?
The best months are September, July, August, October.
When is the rainy season in Dar es Salaam?
The wettest months are April, March, May.