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Weather & Climate in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dar es Salaam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 537.8 sq mi (1,393.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,010/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.8235°N, 39.2695°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1997 | Tanzania | M4.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.1 | 84 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Hidaya | Category 1 | 92 mph | 222 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in |
Dar es Salaam has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.6") and September the driest (1.1").