How hot is Dar es Salaam in October?

Daytime highs in Dar es Salaam in October average 30°C (86°F); nights drop to about 23°C.

Does it rain in Dar es Salaam in October?

Expect around 16.2 rainy days and 109 mm of rainfall in October.

Is October a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?

October is a fair shoulder-season month in Dar es Salaam — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 5.1/10. The best months are June–July.

Dar es Salaam weather in October

October is a fair shoulder-season month in Dar es Salaam — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 30°C, lows near 23°C, and about 16.2 days with rain.

5.1 · Fairtravel score for October

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Avg high

30°C

Avg low

23°C

Rainfall

109 mm

Rain days

16.2

Sunshine

11.3 h/day

Daylight

12.2 h

What to pack for Dar es Salaam in October

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

Humidity averages 77%; max daily wind around 18 km/h.

How October compares

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

Dar es Salaam in October: the details

In October, Dar es Salaam sees average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) and overnight lows of 23°C (73°F). Rainfall totals roughly 109 mm across 16.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 11.3 hours per day with 12.2 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 77%.

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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