Dar es Salaam Region weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit Dar es Salaam Region: highs of 28°C (82°F) and about 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (73°F) and cloud cover 36% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with July, it is about as warm and wetter; September brings highs of 28°C (83°F) and 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Dar es Salaam Region. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Dar es Salaam Region?
best month Weather score 90/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in Dar es Salaam Region.
Does it rain a lot in Dar es Salaam Region in August?
No, it is usually dry: about 14 mm (0.6 in) falls in an average August. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Dar es Salaam Region in August?
Days average 28°C (82°F) and nights 23°C (73°F).
Dar es Salaam Region weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm | 51% | fair |
| February | 30°C (86°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm | 48% | best |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm | 53% | fair |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 258 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 151 mm | 53% | fair |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 24 mm | 42% | best |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 12 mm | 39% | best |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm | 36% | best |
| September | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 24 mm | 32% | best |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 68 mm | 36% | best |
| November | 30°C (85°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 128 mm | 40% | fair |
| December | 30°C (86°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 127 mm | 42% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Dar es Salaam Region in August
Weather can differ a lot within Dar es Salaam Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar es Salaam | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm | best |
| Magomeni | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm | best |