Dar es Salaam weather
At 11:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 26°C (79°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Feb, Jun–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 59%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb, Jun–OctOff season Apr
About Dar es Salaam weather
Is it raining in Dar es Salaam right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 26° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Dar es Salaam this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Dar es Salaam lately?
In the past 7 days, Dar es Salaam had 2 rainy days and 9.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dar es Salaam?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Dar es Salaam weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dar es Salaam is Feb, Jun–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in July to 30°C (86°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Dar es Salaam?
April is the wettest month, with about 258 mm (10.2 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Dar es Salaam?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Does Dar es Salaam have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–May is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Dar es Salaam weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months