Dar Es Salaam weather forecast and weather in Dar Es Salaam

Being situated so close to the equator and the warm Indian ocean, Dar es Salaam experiences generally tropical climatic conditions, typified by hot and humid weather throughout much of the year. Annual rainfall is approximately 1,100 mm (43 in) per annum and in a normal year there are two distinct rainy seasons, 'the long rains' which fall during April and May, and 'the short rains' - during October and November.

Six-day forecast (Details)

°F | °C

Friday
Aug 29

A few showers. More sun than clouds. Mild.

Hi: 26°C

Lo: 22°C

Saturday
Aug 30

More sun than clouds. Mild.

Hi: 27°C

Lo: 22°C

Sunday
Aug 31

Partly cloudy. Warm.

Hi: 28°C

Lo: 22°C

Monday
Sep 01

Afternoon clouds. Warm.

Hi: 28°C

Lo: 22°C

Tuesday
Sep 02

Numerous showers. Breaks of sun late. Mild.

Hi: 25°C

Lo: 23°C

Wednesday
Sep 03

Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Mild.

Hi: 27°C

Lo: 23°C

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