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When to go · Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam in August

Great month. Inside Dar es Salaam's best window: Jun–Sep (drier, cooler).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C / 19°C
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
High
Tanzania overall
Prices
High
Tanzania overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Dar es Salaam

Inside Dar es Salaam's best window: Jun–Sep (drier, cooler).

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Dar es SalaamHighs around 30 °C, lows around 19 °C, rain on about 4 days
  • Zanzibar and the coast, Tanzania · Stone Town, Nungwi, Paje, Dar es Salaam, Pembabest weather

    Humid; the masika rains Apr–May are heavy and several resorts close.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Tanzania overall
High
Prices · Tanzania overall
High

Tanzania overall: Peak Mara River crossings and peak prices; book 6–12 months ahead.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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