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

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Dar es Salaam in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Dar es Salaam, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Dar es Salaam in March 2025

OK Weather
Hot
🌧️
Rainy
Dar es Salaam in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +88°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 176 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
176 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dar es Salaam has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Dar es Salaam in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +90°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +88°F.

Is Dar es Salaam warm or cold in March?

Dar es Salaam is typically hot in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +90°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +77°F to +77°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

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

Climate in Dar es Salaam in March

Dar es Salaam weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+90°F+88°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+72°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+95°F+91°F
Rainfall
74 mm176 mm201 mm
Wind
2 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
78%82%86%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
111
Cloudy days
20129
Rainy days
71820
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting colder in March. From +90°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +88°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 74 mm to 176 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 82%. Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Dar es Salaam is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Dar es Salaam based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 97 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March 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 67% chance of precipitation and 201 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Dar es Salaam?

This is the weather in Dar es Salaam in March 2023:
1 March
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+90°F
2 March
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+90°F
3 March
☁️
+89°F
4 March
☁️
+90°F
5 March
☁️
+88°F
6 March
☀️
+89°F
7 March
☁️
+90°F
8 March
☀️
+90°F
9 March
☀️
+91°F
10 March
☀️
+90°F
11 March
☀️
+91°F
12 March
☀️
+91°F
13 March
☀️
+91°F
14 March
☀️
+92°F
15 March
☀️
+92°F
16 March
☀️
+91°F
17 March
☁️
+91°F
18 March
☁️
+92°F
19 March
☁️
+91°F
20 March
🌧️
+91°F
21 March
🌧️
+87°F
22 March
🌧️
+88°F
23 March
🌧️
+87°F
24 March
☁️
+90°F
25 March
☀️
+92°F
26 March
☀️
+91°F
27 March
☀️
+92°F
28 March
☀️
+90°F
29 March
🌧️
+88°F
30 March
🌧️
+84°F
31 March
☁️
+88°F
In March 2023 Dar es Salaam had 15 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+88°F) and the highest in 2019 (+93°F). The driest year was 2019 with only 88 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 322 mm.

FAQ

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

Is March 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 March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Dar es Salaam in March?

Absolutely, March is hot in Dar es Salaam. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Dar es Salaam rainy in March?

Dar es Salaam is often rainy in March. 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 March?

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

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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, 2022.

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.