Dar es Salaam weather in August

August in Dar es Salaam: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Dar es Salaam · #309 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Dar es Salaam climate normals — August

Daytime high28°C / 82°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low22°C / 72°F
Feels like (high)30°C / 86°F
Rainfall23 mm / 0.9 in☀️ dry
Rainy days8 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point20°C / 68°F
Sunshine10.9 h/day
Daylight11.9 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Dar es Salaam in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
August in Dar es Salaam: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Dar es Salaam on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Dar es Salaam in August?
In August, Dar es Salaam averages a daily high of 28°C and a low of 22.4°C, with about 23 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Dar es Salaam in August?
Dar es Salaam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in August.

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