Weather in Dar es Salaam Today

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Current temperature in Dar es Salaam: 27°C (81°F). Sunny. Today's high 28°C (82°F), low 23°C (73°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
27°
Sunny
RealFeel® 29°C
64%Comfortable
Rain probability: 46%
High28°
Low23°
14km/hSSEWind fromSouth-South-East↑↖· Max 18
Gentle Breeze · Gusts 45 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
Sunrise ·
Sunset ·

Today's Daylight Forecast

Clear sky
Fri, Sep 115:30 PMDay
12h 2m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:18 AMDawn 5:48 AM
Daylight remaining50mNoon 12:19 PMTotal 12h 2m
Sunset6:20 PMDusk 6:50 PM
NowClear sky+27°C

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Health & Activity Advice
🟠 Very High UV

Very high UV today. Limit sun exposure around midday. Apply SPF 30+ every 2 hours and seek shade.

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
14 km/h
SSE · Gentle Breeze · Max 18 km/h
Humidity
64 %
Comfortable
UV Index
9
Very High
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
1016 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
20°C
Very humid

Today vs Normal

28°C0° below normal

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

25 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

2026-08-28: 29°C29°2026-08-29: 29°C29°2026-08-30: 28°C28°2026-08-31: 28°C28°2026-09-01: 28°C28°2026-09-02: 29°C29°2026-09-03: 29°C29°2026-09-04: 29°C29°2026-09-05: 29°C29°2026-09-06: 29°C29°2026-09-07: 29°C29°2026-09-08: 29°C29°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

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

⚠ Limit Outdoor Time

UV index is 9 today — very high. Limit sun exposure around midday, apply SPF 30+ every two hours, and seek shade when possible.

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.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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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.