Weather in Dar es Salaam Today

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Current temperature in Dar es Salaam: 23°C (73°F). Mainly Clear. Today's high 28°C (82°F), low 22°C (72°F).

Live · Current ConditionsNight
23°
Mainly Clear
RealFeel® 26°C
87%Humid
High28°
Low22°
10km/hSSEWind fromSouth-South-East↑↖· Max 17
Light Breeze · Gusts 46 km/h
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Partly cloudy
Fri, Sep 113:30 AMNight
12h 2m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:18 AMDawn 5:48 AM
Until sunrise2h 48mNoon 12:19 PMTotal 12h 2m
Sunset6:20 PMDusk 6:50 PM
NowPartly cloudy+23°C

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Health & Activity Advice
🟡 High UV

High UV apply sunscreen before heading out. A hat or sun umbrella is recommended during peak hours.

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
10 km/h
SSE · Light Breeze · Max 17 km/h
Humidity
87 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
7
Very High
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
1017 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
21°C
Very humid

Today vs Normal

28°C0° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 28°C.

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 7 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Dar es Salaam?

The hottest month in Dar es Salaam is typically February, with daytime highs averaging around 31.2°C (88°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 25.8°C (78°F).

What is the coldest month in Dar es Salaam?

The coldest month in Dar es Salaam is typically August, with overnight lows averaging around 21.5°C (71°F) and daytime highs near 29°C (84°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Dar es Salaam have a rainy season?

Dar es Salaam doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. April is the wettest month on average (about 323 mm), while July is the driest (about 21 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Dar es Salaam?

The best time to visit Dar es Salaam is typically June to September, when daytime highs average a comfortable 28.9°C (84°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 29 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.