Dar es Salaam weather in October
October in Dar es Salaam: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Dar es Salaam · #414 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dar es Salaam climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 92 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
- October in Dar es Salaam: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Dar es Salaam on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Dar es Salaam in October?
- In October, Dar es Salaam averages a daily high of 29.7°C and a low of 23.8°C, with about 91.9 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dar es Salaam in October?
- Dar es Salaam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in October.