How hot is Dar es Salaam in September?

Daytime highs in Dar es Salaam in September average 30°C (86°F); nights drop to about 22°C.

Does it rain in Dar es Salaam in September?

Expect around 12.3 rainy days and 31 mm of rainfall in September.

Is September a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?

September is a fair shoulder-season month in Dar es Salaam — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 6.3/10. The best months are June–July.

Dar es Salaam weather in September

September is a fair shoulder-season month in Dar es Salaam — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 30°C, lows near 22°C, and about 12.3 days with rain.

6.3 · Fairtravel score for September

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Avg high

30°C

Avg low

22°C

Rainfall

31 mm

Rain days

12.3

Sunshine

11.3 h/day

Daylight

12 h

What to pack for Dar es Salaam in September

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 September compares

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

Dar es Salaam in September: the details

In September, Dar es Salaam sees average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) and overnight lows of 22°C (72°F). Rainfall totals roughly 31 mm across 12.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 11.3 hours per day with 12 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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