Dar es Salaam Region weather in October
October is one of the best months to visit Dar es Salaam Region: highs of 29°C (84°F) and about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 24°C (76°F) and cloud cover 36% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with September, it is warmer and wetter; November brings highs of 30°C (85°F) and 128 mm (5.0 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 October a good time to visit Dar es Salaam Region?
best month Weather score 81/100.
Yes. October is one of the best months for weather in Dar es Salaam Region.
Does it rain a lot in Dar es Salaam Region in October?
Some rain is normal: about 68 mm (2.7 in) falls in an average October. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Dar es Salaam Region in October?
Days average 29°C (84°F) and nights 24°C (76°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 October
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 | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 68 mm | best |
| Magomeni | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 68 mm | best |