Dar es Salaam & southern Tanzania
A gateway to game reserves so far south the safari trucks barely see another vehicle all day, spice-scented markets in a city that used to run the Swahili coast's trade, and a beach coastline that rivals Zanzibar's without the crowds.
The best time to visit Dar es Salaam & southern Tanzania is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (88°F). Local time there is 15:41 (UTC+3).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
June · high 84°F · rain 0.9in · 11.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C88°F | 97mm3.8in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| February | 31°C89°F | 76mm3.0in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| March | 32°C89°F | 112mm4.4in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 30°C85°F | 271mm10.7in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| May | 29°C84°F | 106mm4.2in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| June | 29°C84°F | 24mm0.9in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| July | 28°C83°F | 26mm1.0in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| August | 29°C85°F | 31mm1.2in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| September | 30°C86°F | 30mm1.2in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 31°C87°F | 125mm4.9in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| November | 30°C87°F | 172mm6.8in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| December | 31°C87°F | 141mm5.6in | 12.5h12.5h |
Good to know
- Currency
- TZS · Tanzanian shilling
- Language
- Swahili, English
- Plug
- G
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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