Tanzania weather by month

Check out Tanzania weather averages by month. Compare detailed monthly climate statistics including temperature, rainfall and sunshine figures.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
32°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Dar es Salaam32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Dar es Salaam32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Dar es Salaam32
31°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Dar es Salaam31
30°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Dar es Salaam30
29°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Dar es Salaam29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Dar es Salaam29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Dar es Salaam29
30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Dar es Salaam30
31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Dar es Salaam31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Dar es Salaam31
32°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Dar es Salaam32
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
10 days with some rainfall in January in Dar es Salaam10
4 days with some rainfall in February in Dar es Salaam4
12 days with some rainfall in March in Dar es Salaam12
17 days with some rainfall in April in Dar es Salaam17
14 days with some rainfall in May in Dar es Salaam14
6 days with some rainfall in June in Dar es Salaam6
6 days with some rainfall in July in Dar es Salaam6
6 days with some rainfall in August in Dar es Salaam6
5 days with some rainfall in September in Dar es Salaam5
7 days with some rainfall in October in Dar es Salaam7
9 days with some rainfall in November in Dar es Salaam9
12 days with some rainfall in December in Dar es Salaam12
Sea temperature °C
28°C sea temperature in January in Dar es Salaam28
28°C sea temperature in February in Dar es Salaam28
29°C sea temperature in March in Dar es Salaam29
29°C sea temperature in April in Dar es Salaam29
28°C sea temperature in May in Dar es Salaam28
27°C sea temperature in June in Dar es Salaam27
26°C sea temperature in July in Dar es Salaam26
25°C sea temperature in August in Dar es Salaam25
25°C sea temperature in September in Dar es Salaam25
26°C sea temperature in October in Dar es Salaam26
27°C sea temperature in November in Dar es Salaam27
28°C sea temperature in December in Dar es Salaam28

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The climate guide for Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Tanzania climate overview

Tanzania is the biggest country in East Africa, ranging from low coast to hilly districts and high mountains. Its highest point, Mount Kilimanjaro, has permanent snow cover but elsewhere a tropical climate prevails, bringing high temperatures and intense humidity, especially on the coast.

In the high plateau above 3,000m (10,000ft), temperatures and humidity are far more moderate, and nights are frequently chilly. The main rainy season is from November to May, and rainfall is heaviest in the high mountains and along the coast (particularly between March and May).

Inland, the most reliable rainfall occurs in the regions around East Africa's great lakes - Victoria, Malawi and Tanganyika. June to October is the driest, sunniest period and therefore the best time to visit.

What to pack for Tanzania

The higher you go in Tanzania, the lower the temperature, especially at night, so take warm clothes if you are planning a trip to the highlands. On the coast, light clothing is fine, and be prepared for showers at any time.

Top Tanzania destinations

Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries, regions and places in Tanzania for next month - November. Select a destination to see the climate guide for all months of the year.

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Tanzania weather averages

Temperature in Tanzania (°C)

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Max temperature (daytime)
32°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)32
31°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)31
30°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)30
29°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)29
30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)30
31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)31
32°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)32
Min temperature (night-time)
23°C minimum night-time temperature in January in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)23
23°C minimum night-time temperature in February in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)23
23°C minimum night-time temperature in March in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)23
23°C minimum night-time temperature in April in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)23
22°C minimum night-time temperature in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)22
20°C minimum night-time temperature in June in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)20
19°C minimum night-time temperature in July in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)19
19°C minimum night-time temperature in August in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)19
19°C minimum night-time temperature in September in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)19
20°C minimum night-time temperature in October in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)20
21°C minimum night-time temperature in November in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)21
23°C minimum night-time temperature in December in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)23
Heat & Humidity
Very high heat & humidity in January in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)VH
Very high heat & humidity in February in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)VH
Very high heat & humidity in March in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)VH
High heat & humidity in April in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)H
High heat & humidity in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)H
High heat & humidity in June in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)H
Moderate heat & humidity in July in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)M
Moderate heat & humidity in August in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)M
High heat & humidity in September in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)H
High heat & humidity in October in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)H
High heat & humidity in November in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)H
Very high heat & humidity in December in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)VH
Sea temperature
28°C sea temperature in January in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)28
28°C sea temperature in February in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)28
29°C sea temperature in March in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)29
29°C sea temperature in April in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)29
28°C sea temperature in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)28
27°C sea temperature in June in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)27
26°C sea temperature in July in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)26
25°C sea temperature in August in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)25
25°C sea temperature in September in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)25
26°C sea temperature in October in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)26
27°C sea temperature in November in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)27
28°C sea temperature in December in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)28

Note: 0 = None, L = Low, M = Moderate, H = High, VH = Very high, E = Extreme

Sunshine & UV index in Tanzania

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily hours of daylight
12 hours of daylight per day in January in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
12 hours of daylight per day in February in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
12 hours of daylight per day in March in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
12 hours of daylight per day in April in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
12 hours of daylight per day in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
12 hours of daylight per day in June in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
12 hours of daylight per day in July in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
12 hours of daylight per day in August in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
12 hours of daylight per day in September in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
12 hours of daylight per day in October in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
12 hours of daylight per day in November in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
13 hours of daylight per day in December in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)13
UV Index (Maximum)
UV (maximum) index 11+ (Extreme) in January in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)11
UV (maximum) index 11+ (Extreme) in February in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)11
UV (maximum) index 11+ (Extreme) in March in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)11
UV (maximum) index 11+ (Extreme) in April in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)11
UV (maximum) index 10 (Very High) in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)10
UV (maximum) index 9 (Very High) in June in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)9
UV (maximum) index 10 (Very High) in July in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)10
UV (maximum) index 11 (Extreme) in August in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)11
UV (maximum) index 11+ (Extreme) in September in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)11
UV (maximum) index 11+ (Extreme) in October in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)11
UV (maximum) index 11+ (Extreme) in November in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)11
UV (maximum) index 11+ (Extreme) in December in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)11

Rainfall in Tanzania

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Number of days with some rain
10 days with some rainfall in January in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)10
4 days with some rainfall in February in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)4
12 days with some rainfall in March in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
17 days with some rainfall in April in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)17
14 days with some rainfall in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)14
6 days with some rainfall in June in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)6
6 days with some rainfall in July in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)6
6 days with some rainfall in August in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)6
5 days with some rainfall in September in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)5
7 days with some rainfall in October in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)7
9 days with some rainfall in November in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)9
12 days with some rainfall in December in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
Average monthly rainfall (mm)
70 mm monthly rainfall in January in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)70
49 mm monthly rainfall in February in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)49
120 mm monthly rainfall in March in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)120
229 mm monthly rainfall in April in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)229
153 mm monthly rainfall in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)153
40 mm monthly rainfall in June in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)40
26 mm monthly rainfall in July in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)26
23 mm monthly rainfall in August in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)23
25 mm monthly rainfall in September in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)25
49 mm monthly rainfall in October in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)49
106 mm monthly rainfall in November in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)106
114 mm monthly rainfall in December in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)114

Compare Tanzania weather with the UK

The weather chart below compares the average monthly maximum daytime temperature for Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) and the UK (London).

Maximum daytime temperature (°C)

Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)
UK (London)
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32
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32
10
31
13
30
17
29
20
29
22
29
22
30
19
31
15
31
10
32
8
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Apr
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec

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