Dar es Salaam weather in January
January in Dar es Salaam: sweltering, a little rain, with very humid — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Dar es Salaam · #322 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dar es Salaam climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 67 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Dar es Salaam in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
- January in Dar es Salaam: sweltering, a little rain, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Dar es Salaam on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Dar es Salaam in January?
- In January, Dar es Salaam averages a daily high of 30.6°C and a low of 25.7°C, with about 67 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dar es Salaam in January?
- Dar es Salaam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in January.