Climate in Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.7°C and the city receives roughly 1101 mm of precipitation across 102 rainy days a year, with around 1626 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 31.5°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 21.9°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Dar es Salaam is classified as Tropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Dar es Salaam receives about 1101 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 102 rainy days. The wettest month is Apr and the driest is Aug.

Dar es Salaam sees an estimated 1626 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Dar es Salaam are Jul, Aug, Jun. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Dar es Salaam has a climate comfort score of 67/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Nairobi — Semi-Arid, comfort 59/100
• Climate in Kampala — Tropical, comfort 55/100
• Climate in Addis Ababa — Semi-Arid, comfort 56/100