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Dar es Salaam

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Dar es Salaam month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Dar es Salaam are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), August the coldest (average low 22°C), and April the wettest (about 323 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.825.88710.9
February31.225.85711.0
March31.225.213510.2
April29.224.03238.0
May28.823.21449.7
June28.722.23910.4
July28.421.62110.6
August29.021.52410.8
September29.621.93011.3
October30.022.98911.4
November30.124.112411.2
December30.325.011711.4

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1865

    In 1865 or 1866, Sultan Majid bin Said of Zanzibar began building a new city very close to Mzizima and named it Dar es Salaam.

  2. Documented history · 1870

    Dar es Salaam fell into decline after Majid's death in 1870, but was revived in 1887 when the German East Africa Company established a station there.

  3. Documented history · 1916

    The Royal Navy bombarded the city with the monitor Mersey on 21 July 1916 and battleship HMS Vengeance on 21 August.

  4. Documented history · 1961

    Political developments, including the formation and growth of the Tanganyika African National Union, led to Tanganyika's independence from colonial rule in December 1961.

  5. Founding of Dar es Salaam (1865)

    In 1865 or 1866, Sultan Majid bin Said of Zanzibar began building a new city close to Mzizima and named it Dar es Salaam.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Dar es Salaam has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Dar es Salaam has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Sultan Majid bin Said

    Founded Dar es Salaam in 1865‑66, naming it "Abode of Peace".

Local business and employers

  • Bank of Tanzania

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Dar es Salaam. Central bank of Tanzania.

  • Young Africans S.C.

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Dar es Salaam. Association football club in Dar es salaam, Tamzania.

  • Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Dar es Salaam. Stock exchange located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

  • Tanzania Railways Corporation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian railroad company.

  • Coastal Aviation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Dar es Salaam. Private Tanzanian airline.

Newspapers and local media

  • Daily News

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Dar es Salaam. Newspaper in Tanzania.

  • Independent Television

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian commercial TV network.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Dar es Salaam, in brief

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02 · History

How Dar es Salaam took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Dar es Salaam

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Dar es Salaam

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Dar es Salaam

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Dar es Salaam

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Dar es Salaam

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08 · Questions

Questions about Dar es Salaam

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dar es Salaam

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01 · Q&A

Where is Dar es Salaam located and what are its coordinates?

Dar es Salaam is situated in Tanzania at geographic coordinates -6.8235, 39.2695 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Dar es Salaam?

Dar es Salaam has a recorded population of approximately 5,383,728 and observes the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (TZS).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Dar es Salaam?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Dar es Salaam include sw-TZ, en, ar, and the circulating currency is TZS.

04 · Q&A

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