How hot is Dar es Salaam in February?

Daytime highs in Dar es Salaam in February average 31°C (88°F); nights drop to about 26°C.

Does it rain in Dar es Salaam in February?

Expect around 13.7 rainy days and 71 mm of rainfall in February.

Is February a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?

February is a challenging month to visit Dar es Salaam — consider June–July instead. Overall travel score: 4.8/10. The best months are June–July.

Dar es Salaam weather in February

February is a challenging month to visit Dar es Salaam — consider June–July instead. Expect highs around 31°C, lows near 26°C, and about 13.7 days with rain.

4.8 · Poortravel score for February

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Avg high

31°C

Avg low

26°C

Rainfall

71 mm

Rain days

13.7

Sunshine

10.7 h/day

Daylight

12.2 h

What to pack for Dar es Salaam in February

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

Humidity averages 78%; max daily wind around 16 km/h.

How February compares

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

Dar es Salaam in February: the details

In February, Dar es Salaam sees average daytime highs of 31°C (88°F) and overnight lows of 26°C (78°F). Rainfall totals roughly 71 mm across 13.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.7 hours per day with 12.2 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 78%.

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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