Dar es Salaam · SummerMonth summary
Dar es Salaam weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Dar es Salaam in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in July (8.9/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Dar es Salaam in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Water at 25°C and lively beaches — July is peak swimming season in Dar es Salaam Summer in Dar es Salaam brings pleasant temperatures (28°C) and long sunny days (11.0h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 26°C | 31°C | 52% | 2.9 | 11.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 26°C | 31°C | 42% | 2.0 | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 25°C | 31°C | 66% | 4.4 | 11.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 24°C | 29°C | 89% | 11.0 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 23°C | 29°C | 52% | 4.5 | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 22°C | 29°C | 22% | 1.2 | 11.0h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 28°C | 18% | 0.7 | 11.0h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 22°C | 29°C | 33% | 0.9 | 11.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 22°C | 29°C | 44% | 1.2 | 11.4h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 23°C | 29°C | 51% | 2.8 | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 30°C | 64% | 3.7 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 25°C | 30°C | 68% | 3.8 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Dar es Salaam averages 28°C, 18% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10.
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Comparison
July vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Dar es Salaam in July
Is July a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
July is an excellent time to visit Dar es Salaam (score 8.9/10). With 28°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 18% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Dar es Salaam in July?
With 28°C and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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