Dar es Salaam Weather
Dar es Salaam weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Dar es Salaam current weather
Dar es Salaam now (local time 20:00)
26°C
Overcast
- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 78%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
23° – 31°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Dar es Salaam 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
30°
24°
💧69%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
31°
23°
💧69%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
30°
24°
💧49%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
30°
24°
💧35%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
30°
23°
💧80%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
31°
24°
💧82%
Sat
10/10
🌧️
28°
23°
💧81%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
30°
24°
💧63%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
29°
24°
💧61%
Tue
10/13
☁️
30°
24°
💧57%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
29°
24°
💧57%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
28°
23°
💧52%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
29°
24°
💧53%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
29°
23°
💧32%
Best time to visit Dar es Salaam
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Dar es Salaam are Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is February (average high 30°C) and the coldest is July (average low 23°C).
Dar es Salaam climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 30°C | 26°C | 90 mm | 77% | +11°C |
| FebBest | 30°C | 26°C | 80 mm | 77% | +11°C |
| Mar | 30°C | 26°C | 155 mm | 79% | +8°C |
| Apr | 29°C | 26°C | 258 mm | 81% | +4°C |
| MayBest | 28°C | 25°C | 151 mm | 80% | 0°C |
| JunBest | 28°C | 24°C | 24 mm | 76% | -3°C |
| JulBest | 27°C | 23°C | 12 mm | 73% | -4°C |
| AugBest | 28°C | 23°C | 14 mm | 73% | -4°C |
| SepBest | 28°C | 23°C | 24 mm | 72% | -2°C |
| OctBest | 29°C | 24°C | 68 mm | 73% | +1°C |
| NovBest | 30°C | 25°C | 128 mm | 76% | +5°C |
| DecBest | 30°C | 26°C | 127 mm | 77% | +10°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Dar es Salaam weather month by month: what to wear
Dar es Salaam in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C, around 68 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Dar es Salaam in NovemberBest month
November in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 128 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Dar es Salaam in DecemberBest month
December in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C, around 127 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 10°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water.
Dar es Salaam in JanuaryBest month
January in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C, around 90 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 11°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Dar es Salaam in FebruaryBest month
February in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C, around 80 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 11°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water.
Dar es Salaam in March
March in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C, around 155 mm of rain (wet) and 79% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Dar es Salaam in April
April in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C, around 258 mm of rain (very wet) and 81% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Dar es Salaam in MayBest month
May in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C, around 151 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Dar es Salaam in JuneBest month
June in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C, around 24 mm of rain (dry) and 76% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Dar es Salaam in JulyBest month
July in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C, around 12 mm of rain (dry) and 73% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Dar es Salaam in AugustBest month
August in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C, around 14 mm of rain (dry) and 73% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Dar es Salaam in SeptemberBest month
September in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C, around 24 mm of rain (dry) and 72% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Dar es Salaam are Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is February (average high 30°C) and the coldest is July (average low 23°C).
›What's the weather like in Dar es Salaam in October, and what should I wear?
October in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C, around 68 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
›What's the weather like in Dar es Salaam in November, and what should I wear?
November in Dar es Salaam is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 128 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
›When is the rainy season in Dar es Salaam?
Dar es Salaam is wettest in April, with about 258 mm on average, and driest in July, with about 12 mm.
›How cold does Dar es Salaam get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is July, averaging 27°C by day and 23°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: February; coldest: July.