Avg high
29°C
Avg low
22°C
Rainfall
26 mm
Rain days
10.3
Sunshine
10.7 h/day
Daylight
11.8 h
What to pack for Dar es Salaam in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
Humidity averages 75%; max daily wind around 18 km/h.
How August compares
Best months in Dar es Salaam: June–July. See the full best time to visit Dar es Salaam guide.
Dar es Salaam in August: the details
In August, Dar es Salaam sees average daytime highs of 29°C (85°F) and overnight lows of 22°C (71°F). Rainfall totals roughly 26 mm across 10.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.7 hours per day with 11.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 75%.
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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