Dar es Salaam weather in December (Tanzania)

Curious about the climate in Dar es Salaam this December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Dar es Salaam includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 32°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 25°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Dar es Salaam in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 240 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April tends to have less optimal conditions.

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 December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 240 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Tanzania in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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