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Dar es Salaam weather in August (Tanzania)

Curious about the climate in Dar es Salaam this August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Dar es Salaam is usually perfect in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 29°C, cooling off to about 21°C at night.

Precipitation

Dar es Salaam in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 5 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 269 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Dar es Salaam.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Dar es Salaam. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dar es Salaam climate page with graphs.

 

Dar es Salaam, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 18%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 34 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 269 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Tanzania in August

Find out more about the weather in Tanzania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 25°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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