Travel Planning
🇹🇿 Tanzania
Best Time to Visit Dar es Salaam
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Shoulder
28.8°C · 43mm
Score 86
February Shoulder
28.8°C · 76mm
Score 86
March Avoid
28.4°C · 176mm
Score 64
April Avoid
27.4°C · 266mm
Score 39
May Avoid
26.4°C · 161mm
Score 73
June Best
25.2°C · 36mm
Score 94
July Best
24.6°C · 18mm
Score 95
August Best
24.8°C · 21mm
Score 94
September Shoulder
25.5°C · 21mm
Score 93
October Shoulder
26.6°C · 74mm
Score 91
November Shoulder
27.5°C · 127mm
Score 81
December Shoulder
28.6°C · 124mm
Score 79
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Dar es Salaam? +
By comfort score, July is the best month to visit Dar es Salaam (score: 95). Expect average temperatures of 24.6°C and 18mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in Dar es Salaam? +
April sees the heaviest rainfall in Dar es Salaam (266mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is Dar es Salaam like in summer? +
Summer in Dar es Salaam averages 28.7°C with 81mm of rain per month. Expect hot, humid conditions — stay hydrated.
04 What is Dar es Salaam like in winter? +
Winter averages 24.9°C with 25mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.
05 What should I pack for Dar es Salaam? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Dar es Salaam? +
Peak season falls in July, August, June. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in September, October, January.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01