Dar es Salaam weather in December
December in Dar es Salaam: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Dar es Salaam · #371 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dar es Salaam climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 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 December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
- December in Dar es Salaam: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Dar es Salaam on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Dar es Salaam in December?
- In December, Dar es Salaam averages a daily high of 30.1°C and a low of 25.2°C, with about 119.7 mm of rain over roughly 20.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dar es Salaam in December?
- Dar es Salaam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in December.