Are you considering a trip to Dar es Salaam in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and about 2 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 23 rainy days and 25 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+64°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
25 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dar es Salaam has good weather in August.
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Average temperature in Dar es Salaam in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dar es Salaam for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +68°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +86°F.
Is Dar es Salaam warm or cold in August?
Dar es Salaam is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +70°F to +70°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the coolest months in Dar es Salaam, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Dar es Salaam in August
Water in Dar es Salaam in August is Warm. It varies from +76°F to +80°F, with an average of +78°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +82°F.
The water temperature in August is one of the coldest 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 August?
You can absolutely swim in Dar es Salaam in August, the water is warm (+78°F in average), similar to heated pools. Suitable for most people, including children and the elderly.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
Bring your swimming suit, sunscreen and your favorite inflatable pink flamingo.
Climate in Dar es Salaam in August
Dar es Salaam weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+82°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+63°F
+64°F
+64°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+90°F
+90°F
Rainfall
20 mm
25 mm
23 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+79°F
+78°F
+79°F
Humidity
79%
79%
77%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
2
Cloudy days
7
6
7
Rainy days
21
23
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 20 mm to 25 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in July to 2 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Dar es Salaam in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Dar es Salaam is gradually increasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Dar es Salaam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 32 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 August in Dar es Salaam?
This is the weather in Dar es Salaam in August 2023:
1 August
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+84°F
2 August
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+83°F
3 August
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+85°F
4 August
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+86°F
5 August
🌧️
+84°F
6 August
☁️
+84°F
7 August
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+84°F
8 August
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+85°F
9 August
☀️
+85°F
10 August
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+83°F
11 August
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+83°F
12 August
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+83°F
13 August
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+85°F
14 August
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+87°F
15 August
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+85°F
16 August
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+86°F
17 August
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+86°F
18 August
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+87°F
19 August
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+89°F
20 August
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+90°F
21 August
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+88°F
22 August
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+87°F
23 August
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+86°F
24 August
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+89°F
25 August
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+85°F
26 August
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+87°F
27 August
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+88°F
28 August
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+85°F
29 August
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+86°F
30 August
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+86°F
31 August
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+86°F
In August 2023 Dar es Salaam had 20 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
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 August 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 August:
Is August a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
August is a really good time to go to Dar es Salaam. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Dar es Salaam.
Can you sunbathe in Dar es Salaam in August?
August 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 August?
Yes, you can swim in Dar es Salaam in August, the water temperature averaging at +78°F. This temperature is considered warm and comfortable for most swimmers.
Is Dar es Salaam rainy in August?
Dar es Salaam is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Dar es Salaam in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dar es Salaam in August, 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.
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.
