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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania · Equatorial tropical

Dar es Salaam in June: go or not?

Excellent time. Dar es Salaam in June scores 8.5/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 6.79°S · 39.28°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Dar es Salaam · June
8.5
22–29°
Temperature
22%
Rain
7h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Ali Mkumbwa via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in June

Summer in Dar es Salaam brings pleasant temperatures (29.0°F) and long sunny days (7.4h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (22.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.

June ranks 2 out of 12 months in Dar es Salaam. Compared to May: 30 pts fewer rainy days, +0.5h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in June

UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Sea
28°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.6h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 19
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Is June the right month?

The best month in Dar es Salaam is July (8.7/10), 0.2 pt higher than June.

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Context

Our verdict

Dar es Salaam ("Abode of Peace" in Arabic), former capital and largest city of Tanzania : 7 million inhabitants in the urban area on the Indian Ocean (official capital moved to Dodoma in the center of the country in 1996, but Dar es Salaam remains the economic capital and main hub).

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Tanzania

🗣️LanguageSwahili
💶CurrencyShilling tanzanien (TSh)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 88°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 82°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 89%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location

Where is Dar es Salaam ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Tanzania
Equatorial tropical climate with a 8.7 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
6.79°S · 39.28°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam?
July is the best month with 82°F highs, 72°F lows, 7.2h of sunshine and 18.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Dar es Salaam get in July?
Dar es Salaam averages 7.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Dar es Salaam?
April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Dar es Salaam in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 72°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Dar es Salaam good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Dar es Salaam scores 4.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.3/10.
When should you avoid Dar es Salaam?
April is the most difficult month to visit Dar es Salaam, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Dar es Salaam in June?
In June, the sea averages 82°F in Dar es Salaam: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Dar es Salaam in June?
The average UV index reaches 7 in June in Dar es Salaam (high), with about 11.6h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.