How hot is Dar es Salaam in January?

Daytime highs in Dar es Salaam in January average 31°C (87°F); nights drop to about 26°C.

Does it rain in Dar es Salaam in January?

Expect around 18.3 rainy days and 104 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?

January is a challenging month to visit Dar es Salaam — consider June–July instead. Overall travel score: 4.2/10. The best months are June–July.

Dar es Salaam weather in January

January is a challenging month to visit Dar es Salaam — consider June–July instead. Expect highs around 31°C, lows near 26°C, and about 18.3 days with rain.

4.2 · Poortravel score for January

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Avg high

31°C

Avg low

26°C

Rainfall

104 mm

Rain days

18.3

Sunshine

10.6 h/day

Daylight

12.4 h

What to pack for Dar es Salaam in January

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

Humidity averages 79%; max daily wind around 17 km/h.

How January compares

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

Dar es Salaam in January: the details

In January, Dar es Salaam sees average daytime highs of 31°C (87°F) and overnight lows of 26°C (78°F). Rainfall totals roughly 104 mm across 18.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.6 hours per day with 12.4 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 79%.

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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