Weather in Dar es Salaam in January
In an average January, Dar es Salaam sees a daily high around 30°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 30°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 25°C to 26°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
33°C
2024-01-19
Lowest
26°C
1985-01-02
Low
Highest
27°C
2024-01-19
Lowest
23°C
1985-01-02
Feels-like
Highest
47°C
2024-01-19
Lowest
26°C
1985-01-02
Humidity
Highest
24.6 g/m³
2024-01-19
Lowest
18.8 g/m³
2009-01-07
Wind
Highest
32 km/h
2025-01-14
Lowest
9 km/h
1998-01-13
Gust
Highest
52 km/h
2025-01-14
Lowest
18 km/h
2019-01-02
Precip
Wettest
247 mm
1998
Driest
13 mm
1997
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