Dar es Salaam weather in February (Tanzania)

Is Dar es Salaam a good destination in February, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Dar es Salaam includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 32°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. As the year's hottest month, it's essential to have your summer gear ready. Keep cool with light clothing and enjoy the warmth.

Precipitation

Dar es Salaam in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 221 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April tends to showcase 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 February

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 221 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Tanzania in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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. With a water temperature of around 28°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

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dar es Salaam.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Tanzania? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Tanzania. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.