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City Trips Potential

68/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

July, August, June

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

24°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Planning a city trip to Dar es Salaam?

The best time to visit Dar es Salaam for a city trip is July, August, June, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Dar es Salaam

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
37Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°51
February
36Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°55
March
25Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°138
April
27Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°219
May
36Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°158
June
62Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°34
July
68Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°15
August
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°19
September
58Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°25
October
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°51
November
36Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°107
December
30Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°109

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Dar es Salaam

When is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam for city trips?

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The best time to visit Dar es Salaam for city trips is typically in July, August, June, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Dar es Salaam?

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Rainy season typically: April–May. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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