Dar es Salaam weather in March
March in Dar es Salaam: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Dar es Salaam · #487 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dar es Salaam climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 117 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
- March in Dar es Salaam: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Dar es Salaam on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Dar es Salaam in March?
- In March, Dar es Salaam averages a daily high of 31.3°C and a low of 25.5°C, with about 116.7 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dar es Salaam in March?
- Dar es Salaam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in March.