Weather radar Dar es Salaam
Real-time precipitation radar · Dar es Salaam · Tanzania
Dar es Salaam climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Dar es Salaam shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 31.8° | 32.4° | 32.2° | 29.8° | 29.7° | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29° | 29.9° | 30.7° | 31.3° | 31.6° |
| Avg low (°C) | 26° | 26.2° | 25.7° | 24.7° | 23.8° | 22.5° | 21.9° | 21.5° | 22.1° | 23.1° | 24.6° | 25.5° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 85 | 47 | 151 | 296 | 111 | 40 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 44 | 112 | 129 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 17 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 23 |
| Sunshine hours | 322 | 298 | 319 | 237 | 307 | 315 | 334 | 340 | 334 | 352 | 335 | 352 |
| Humidity | 78% | 77% | 78% | 86% | 82% | 79% | 78% | 77% | 76% | 76% | 78% | 80% |
Best time to visit Dar es Salaam
The best time to visit Dar es Salaam is typically September. In this month the average high is 29.9°C, precipitation is 22 mm and sunshine duration is 334 hours. The annual average high is 30.5°C, total annual precipitation is 1086 mm (176 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3845 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dar es Salaam
How up to date is the weather radar for Dar es Salaam?
The weather radar for Dar es Salaam is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Dar es Salaam?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Dar es Salaam: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Dar es Salaam?
The thunderstorm potential for Dar es Salaam is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Dar es Salaam.
What is the climate like in Dar es Salaam?
Dar es Salaam has an annual average high of 30.5°C. The warmest month is February (avg high 32.4°C), the coldest August (avg low 21.5°C). The wettest month is April with 296 mm, the driest September with 22 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1086 mm (176 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3845 hours.