January in Dar es Salaam — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.8/10Days in January average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 81% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 233 mm, but with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 3.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Dar es Salaam — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.
February in Dar es Salaam: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Trade-offs · 5.6/10Days in February average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 81 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.6/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Dar es Salaam — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.
March in Dar es Salaam: expect compromises
Hardest · 4.1/10March averages 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 173 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
April in Dar es Salaam — off-season conditions
Hardest · 3.3/10Days in April average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 83% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 264 mm: only about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 3.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Dar es Salaam — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.
May in Dar es Salaam: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Trade-offs · 5.9/10May averages 26°C (80°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 90 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
Flexible dates? July scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
June holds up well in Dar es Salaam — 4th best month
Good · 7.4/10At 26°C (78°F) this is comfortable city weather in June, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
Budget for roughly 47 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
July in Dar es Salaam tops the year's climate scores
Best window · 8.2/10At 25°C (77°F) this is comfortable city weather in July, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
With around 27 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Dar es Salaam at 8.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
August holds up well in Dar es Salaam — 2nd best month
Good · 8.2/10August averages 25°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rain is a non-issue at 14 mm for the month, with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.2/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
September in Dar es Salaam: strong conditions, 3rd of 12
Good · 7.9/10September averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 73%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 17 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 daylight hours.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
October in Dar es Salaam: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Trade-offs · 6.6/10Days in October average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 73% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 68 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Dar es Salaam — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
November in Dar es Salaam — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.1/10Days in November average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 79% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 220 mm, but with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 4.1/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Dar es Salaam — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.
December in Dar es Salaam: expect compromises
Hardest · 4.3/10December averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 158 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 4.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
