Best time to visit Dar es Salaam

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When is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam?

The best time to visit Dar es Salaam is January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Dar es Salaam?

The hottest time of year in Dar es Salaam is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Dar es Salaam?

In terms of rainfall, April is usually the wettest month in Dar es Salaam with 229mm on average. There are normally 17 days in April with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Dar es Salaam?

The sunniest time of year in Dar es Salaam is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 69% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Dar es Salaam?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Dar es Salaam in March when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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