Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
89°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Dar es Salaam
Tanzania · Africa
Hot afternoons and some sun. Cyclone risk and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
89°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 10 wet days this month.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.5 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
68%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 92° and nights feel near 86°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
38%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
8 mphJanuary Light breeze
Sea temperature
84°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 87°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning84°F
Feels 89°F
Rain35%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday88°F
Feels 92°F
Rain34%
Cloud69%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon87°F
Feels 91°F
Rain26%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening82°F
Feels 87°F
Rain3%
Cloud49%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89 | 78 | 2.3 | 10 | 11.5 | 77 | 84 |
| Feb | 89 | 78 | 2.3 | 10 | 11.3 | 77 | 84 |
| Mar | 88 | 77 | 6.3 | 22 | 10.4 | 81 | 85 |
| Apr | 85 | 76 | 8.5 | 26 | 9.8 | 86 | 85 |
| May | 84 | 74 | 4.8 | 18 | 10.1 | 84 | 83 |
| Jun | 83 | 72 | 1.4 | 10 | 10.8 | 80 | 81 |
| Jul | 82 | 70 | 0.8 | 7 | 10.8 | 78 | 79 |
| Aug | 83 | 70 | 0.8 | 7 | 10.9 | 78 | 78 |
| Sep | 85 | 71 | 0.8 | 7 | 11.4 | 77 | 78 |
| Oct | 86 | 73 | 2.2 | 11 | 11.7 | 77 | 80 |
| Nov | 87 | 75 | 3.8 | 18 | 11.6 | 80 | 82 |
| Dec | 88 | 77 | 3.8 | 18 | 11.7 | 80 | 84 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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