Dar es Salaam Weather in September

During September, Dar es Salaam experiences high daytime temperatures of 30°C (86°F) and cooler nights around 22°C (72°F). Some rainfall is typical during this period.

Rainfall in Dar es Salaam in September

Expect around 5 days of rain based on historical data, with 33 mm (1.3 in) average. Rain is scarce this month and when it does fall, it tends to be light. Unlikely to disrupt plans significantly.

Temperature in Dar es Salaam in September

Temperatures in Dar es Salaam in September top out at 30°C (86°F) and drop to 22°C (72°F) overnight. This gives the month a fairly typical daily rhythm, with warmer afternoons and more comfortable nights. Nights are mild at around 22°C (72°F), which is comfortable for most people.

Sunshine in Dar es Salaam in September

Enjoy a sunny month with about 254 hours of sunshine, the clear skies make Dar es Salaam even more beautiful.

Wind Speed in Dar es Salaam in September

Wind speeds average 3 m/s (6 knots) during September. At this speed, light breezes keep leaves and small twigs in gentle motion while the wind also provides natural cooling. Since this is an average, some days are more tranquil while others have more persistent light winds that are more noticeable.

Average water temperature in September

The water temperature is 25°C (77°F), which most people find very comfortable. A good month for swimming and water sports.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances for Dar es Salaam.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Tanzania, check out our Dar es Salaam's climate page.

Dar es Salaam Temperature in September

Min Temperature 22°C (72°F)  

Max Temperature 30°C (86°F)  

Water Temperature 25°C (77°F)  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 33 mm (1.3 in)  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 3 m/s (6 knots)  

Sunshine 254 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Daily Historical Temperatures

48-year average (1976-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Dar es Salaam typically stay consistent throughout September, with daily highs averaging around 30°C (86°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 20°C (68°F).

Average temperatures in September

‹ Select year to compare to 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 ›

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Daily Historical Precipitation

48-year average (1976-2025)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in September

‹ Select year to compare to 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 ›

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Historical weather for Dar es Salaam in September

Browse day-by-day weather records for Dar es Salaam spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Historical weather Temperatures Precipitation

‹ 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 ›

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Dar es Salaam historical weather extremes in September

Based on 22 years of weather observations in Dar es Salaam between 2003 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.

• The hottest September day on record in Dar es Salaam reached 34°C (93°F) (September 26, 2025).
• On September 2, 2003, Dar es Salaam saw its coldest September day with temperatures maxing out at 25°C (77°F).
• The coldest night in September in Dar es Salaam was on September 14, 2022, with a minimum of 14°C (57°F).

What to Wear in Dar es Salaam in September

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in September. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers. With water temperatures around 25°C (77°F), swimming conditions are excellent. Pack your swimsuit, goggles, and maybe some water shoes. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Dar es Salaam in September

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

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Tanzania, check out our Dar es Salaam's climate page.

More climate data for Dar es Salaam

Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp

See the full Dar es Salaam climate overview or explore weather in Tanzania.