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 high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Rainfall | 23 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 17 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.