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Weather in Dar es Salaam - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Dar es Salaam
today☁️ 29°💧 0.4 mm
Sun🌧️ 29°💧 0.1 mm
Mon🌧️ 29°💧 0.3 mm
Tue🌧️ 30°💧 0.2 mm
Wed🌧️ 28°💧 2.5 mm
Thu🌧️ 30°💧 1.3 mm
Fri🌧️ 29°💧 0.9 mm
Sat🌧️ 30°💧 0.5 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Tuesday 8 Sept in Dar es Salaam, the forecast high is 30°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 28°C to 29°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 99% of similar days.

29°Cwarmer than usual
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 83% of similar days
night: near normal rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light
29°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 93% of similar days
night: near normal rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
29°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 95% of similar days
night: near normal rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
28°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 97% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
29°Cwarmer than usual
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 75% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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25°30°35° 1981: 28°C1982: 29°C1983: 28°C1984: 27°C1985: 28°C1986: 28°C1987: 28°C1988: 28°C1989: 28°C1990: 28°C1991: 28°C1992: 28°C1993: 27°C1994: 27°C1995: 28°C1996: 28°C1997: 28°C1998: 28°C1999: 27°C2000: 28°C2001: 28°C2002: 29°C2003: 29°C2004: 29°C2005: 29°C2006: 28°C2007: 29°C2008: 29°C2009: 29°C2010: 28°C2011: 29°C2012: 29°C2013: 28°C2014: 28°C2015: 29°C2016: 28°C2017: 28°C2018: 29°C2019: 29°C2020: 28°C2021: 28°C2022: 28°C2023: 29°C2024: 29°C2025: 29°C 2026 forecast: 29°C current forecast 29°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 1994 (27°C) and the warmest was 2023 (29°C). The current forecast averages 29°C - higher than in 98% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Dar es Salaam 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
29°
around 24° at night · days with rain: 3
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
31°
around 20° at night · rain chance 20%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
32°
around 22° at night · rain chance 17%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Dar es Salaam: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 29° by day and 24° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 31° in September, and about 32° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Dar es Salaam

Saturday5 September 2026
☁️29°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:22 · sunset 18:22 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 0.39 mm · humidity 52% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 99%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:22 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 0.1 mm · humidity 49% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 67%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:21 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 0.27 mm · humidity 57% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 49%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:21 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 0.17 mm · humidity 47% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 55%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:21 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 2.5 mm · humidity 57% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 49%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:21 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 1.25 mm · humidity 51% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 49%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:19 · sunset 18:21 · night 24° · evening 27° · rain 0.92 mm · humidity 57% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 75%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:18 · sunset 18:21 · night 25° · evening 27° · rain 0.52 mm · humidity 54% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 55%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:18 · sunset 18:20 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 50% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 31%
Monday14 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
sunrise 06:17 · sunset 18:20 · night 24° · evening 27° · rain 0.23 mm · humidity 52% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 6%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
sunrise 06:17 · sunset 18:20 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 0.76 mm · humidity 53% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 1%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:20 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 0.64 mm · humidity 53% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 41%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:20 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 1.23 mm · humidity 62% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 92%
Friday18 September 2026
☁️29°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:20 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 0.83 mm · humidity 50% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 94%
Saturday19 September 2026
☁️29°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:14 · sunset 18:19 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 0.94 mm · humidity 49% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 98%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:14 · sunset 18:19 · night 24° · evening 27° · rain 0.29 mm · humidity 49% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 79%

UV index in Dar es Salaam - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTDar es Salaam03681111+6UV HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Betterstay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 35 min6Sat5.099Sun6.099Mon7.098Tue8.099Wed9.099Thu10.097Fri11.099Sat12.099Sun13.096Mon14.098Tue15.097Wed16.098Thu17.099Fri18.099Sat19.099Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Dar es Salaam is 6 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 35 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Sea temperature - Dar es Salaam

Water today
27°C
Week avg
27°C
Waves today
1.1 m
How's the water?
warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 27°C6.09 27°C7.09 27°C8.09 27°C9.09 27°C10.09 27°C11.09 27°C12.09 27°C13.09 27°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 30°CFeb 30°CMar 30°CApr 29°CMay 29°CJun 28°CJul 27°CAug 27°CSep 27°COct 28°CNov 29°CDec 30°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Dar es Salaam weather through the year

Dar es Salaam - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: June, July, August, September.

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FAQ - Dar es Salaam weather

What is the weather like in Dar es Salaam today?
Today it is about 29° during the day and 23° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Dar es Salaam?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.