Dar es Salaam weather in September

September in Dar es Salaam: hot, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Dar es Salaam · #353 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Dar es Salaam climate normals — September

Daytime high29°C / 84°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low23°C / 73°F
Feels like (high)32°C / 90°F
Rainfall21 mm / 0.8 in☀️ dry
Rainy days8 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point20°C / 69°F
Sunshine11.1 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind17 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 September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
September in Dar es Salaam: hot, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Dar es Salaam on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in Dar es Salaam in September?
In September, Dar es Salaam averages a daily high of 29°C and a low of 23°C, with about 21.1 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Dar es Salaam in September?
Dar es Salaam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in September.

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