Monthly climate guide
Dar es Salaam weather in December
Expect hot weather in Dar es Salaam in December: afternoons reach about 30°C (86°F), while nights drop to around 26°C (79°F). Around 139 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Only one month is warmer in Dar es Salaam than December.
- Nights stay warm, rarely below 26°C — air-conditioning helps.
- Humidity near 77% makes 30°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).
Avg high
30°C
86°F
Avg low
26°C
79°F
Rainfall
139 mm
wet
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
41%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Dar es Salaam weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 86°F | 26°C / 79°F | 109 mm | 78% | 52% |
| February | 30°C / 87°F | 26°C / 79°F | 71 mm | 77% | 47% |
| March | 30°C / 86°F | 27°C / 80°F | 173 mm | 79% | 55% |
| April | 29°C / 84°F | 26°C / 79°F | 306 mm | 82% | 63% |
| May | 28°C / 83°F | 25°C / 76°F | 207 mm | 82% | 59% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 23°C / 74°F | 21 mm | 77% | 39% |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 23°C / 73°F | 14 mm | 74% | 37% |
| August | 28°C / 82°F | 23°C / 74°F | 15 mm | 73% | 34% |
| September | 29°C / 84°F | 24°C / 74°F | 33 mm | 73% | 32% |
| October | 30°C / 85°F | 25°C / 76°F | 85 mm | 74% | 37% |
| November | 30°C / 86°F | 26°C / 78°F | 156 mm | 77% | 43% |
| December | 30°C / 86°F | 26°C / 79°F | 139 mm | 77% | 41% |
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is December a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Dar es Salaam →Other Tanzania cities in December
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Dar es Salaam weather in December. WeatherCompare, 2026 (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020 monthly averages). https://weathercompare.eu/weather/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/december
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Dar es Salaam in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
December is one of the wetter months in Dar es Salaam, with about 139 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Dar es Salaam in December?
Average highs are about 30°C (86°F) and average lows about 26°C (79°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Dar es Salaam in December?
Dar es Salaam typically gets around 139 mm of rain in December — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Dar es Salaam (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.