How hot is Dar es Salaam in March?

Daytime highs in Dar es Salaam in March average 31°C (88°F); nights drop to about 25°C.

Does it rain in Dar es Salaam in March?

Expect around 19.3 rainy days and 118 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?

March is a challenging month to visit Dar es Salaam — consider June–July instead. Overall travel score: 3.6/10. The best months are June–July.

Dar es Salaam weather in March

March is a challenging month to visit Dar es Salaam — consider June–July instead. Expect highs around 31°C, lows near 25°C, and about 19.3 days with rain.

3.6 · Poortravel score for March

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Avg high

31°C

Avg low

25°C

Rainfall

118 mm

Rain days

19.3

Sunshine

10.3 h/day

Daylight

12 h

What to pack for Dar es Salaam in March

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 15 km/h.

How March compares

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

Dar es Salaam in March: the details

In March, Dar es Salaam sees average daytime highs of 31°C (88°F) and overnight lows of 25°C (78°F). Rainfall totals roughly 118 mm across 19.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.3 hours per day with 12 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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