March · Tanzania
Best time to visit Dar es Salaam in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dar es Salaam in March
Average temperature 28°C, 173 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.1/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 173 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Dar es Salaam scores 4.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 173 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's port city, with markets, beaches and ferries to Zanzibar.
March in Dar es Salaam: expect compromises
March 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.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dar es Salaam in March?
- In March, Dar es Salaam averages 28°C, 173 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
- March earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dar es Salaam in March?
- Expect about 173 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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