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Dar es Salaam in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Dar es Salaam in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Dar es Salaam in April 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Very warm water
Dar es Salaam in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +86°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 205 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the wettest month of the year in Dar es Salaam;

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
205 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dar es Salaam has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Dar es Salaam in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dar es Salaam for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +73°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +84°F.

Is Dar es Salaam warm or cold in April?

Dar es Salaam is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +88°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +77°F to +75°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Dar es Salaam:

Water temperature in Dar es Salaam in April

Water in Dar es Salaam in April is Very warm. It varies from +82°F to +87°F, with an average of +85°F. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +86°F.

The water temperature in April is one of the warmest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Dar es Salaam are reached in March, when the average sea temperature rises to +85°F. The coldest water temperatures are in August, with an average of +78°F.

Can you swim in Dar es Salaam in April?

You can definitely swim in Dar es Salaam in April, the water is very warm (+85°F in average), and might even be unpleasant for ones who like it more fresh.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
Don't forget sunscreen and a hat, it's going to be hot!

Climate in Dar es Salaam in April

Dar es Salaam weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+88°F+86°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+72°F+68°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+91°F+91°F
Rainfall
174 mm205 mm111 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+85°F+85°F+83°F
Humidity
82%86%85%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
002
Cloudy days
314
Rainy days
182125
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting colder in April. From +88°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +86°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 174 mm to 205 mm. Humidity rises from 82% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Dar es Salaam in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Dar es Salaam is gradually increasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Dar es Salaam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 93%, leading to total precipitation of around 368 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 43 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
April is one of the rainiest months in Dar es Salaam, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Dar es Salaam wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 205 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 68% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Dar es Salaam?

This is the weather in Dar es Salaam in April 2023:
1 April
☀️
+90°F
2 April
🌧️
+91°F
3 April
🌧️
+85°F
4 April
🌧️
+85°F
5 April
🌧️
+87°F
6 April
🌧️
+87°F
7 April
🌧️
+89°F
8 April
🌧️
+89°F
9 April
🌧️
+83°F
10 April
🌧️
+89°F
11 April
☀️
+90°F
12 April
☀️
+89°F
13 April
🌧️
+89°F
14 April
🌧️
+88°F
15 April
🌧️
+83°F
16 April
🌧️
+86°F
17 April
🌧️
+86°F
18 April
🌧️
+80°F
19 April
🌧️
+82°F
20 April
🌧️
+84°F
21 April
🌧️
+88°F
22 April
🌧️
+86°F
23 April
🌧️
+83°F
24 April
🌧️
+84°F
25 April
🌧️
+87°F
26 April
☀️
+88°F
27 April
☁️
+88°F
28 April
🌧️
+79°F
29 April
🌧️
+80°F
30 April
🌧️
+85°F
In April 2023 Dar es Salaam had 4 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 25 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 65%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Dar es Salaam climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Dar es Salaam in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+84°F) and the highest in 2023 (+87°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 558 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1979 with 1581 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dar es Salaam in April:

Is April a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?

It’s always a good time to visit Dar es Salaam, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Dar es Salaam in April?

April is warm in Dar es Salaam. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Can you swim in Dar es Salaam in April?

Yes, you can swim in Dar es Salaam in April, the water is very warm, with temperature averaging at +85°F, but it's important to manage hydration and sun exposure.

Is Dar es Salaam rainy in April?

Dar es Salaam is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Dar es Salaam in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dar es Salaam in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Tanzania

Check out the weather for other cities in Tanzania.

Monthly weather in Dar es Salaam

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dar es Salaam, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.