How hot is Dar es Salaam in April?

Daytime highs in Dar es Salaam in April average 29°C (85°F); nights drop to about 24°C.

Does it rain in Dar es Salaam in April?

Expect around 25.7 rainy days and 317 mm of rainfall in April.

Is April a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?

April is a challenging month to visit Dar es Salaam — consider June–July instead. Overall travel score: 4.5/10. The best months are June–July.

Dar es Salaam weather in April

April is a challenging month to visit Dar es Salaam — consider June–July instead. Expect highs around 29°C, lows near 24°C, and about 25.7 days with rain.

4.5 · Poortravel score for April

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Avg high

29°C

Avg low

24°C

Rainfall

317 mm

Rain days

25.7

Sunshine

7.7 h/day

Daylight

11.8 h

What to pack for Dar es Salaam in April

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 86%; max daily wind around 15 km/h.

How April compares

Best months in Dar es Salaam: June–July. See the full best time to visit Dar es Salaam guide.

Dar es Salaam in April: the details

In April, Dar es Salaam sees average daytime highs of 29°C (85°F) and overnight lows of 24°C (75°F). Rainfall totals roughly 317 mm across 25.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.7 hours per day with 11.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 86%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (-6.82, 39.27) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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