Weather in Dar es Salaam in January
In an average January, Dar es Salaam sees a daily high around 31°C and a low around 24°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°C to 32°C |
| Average low | 24°C |
| Typical low range | 23°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
34°C
2022-01-17
Lowest
26°C
1998-01-14
Low
Highest
27°C
2024-01-19
Lowest
22°C
1986-01-25
Feels-like
Highest
53°C
2022-01-17
Lowest
26°C
1998-01-14
Humidity
Highest
24.8 g/m³
2024-01-19
Lowest
19.1 g/m³
1992-01-07
Wind
Highest
28 km/h
2017-01-11
Lowest
6 km/h
2024-01-25
Gust
Highest
59 km/h
1996-01-30
Lowest
14 km/h
2019-01-02
Precip
Wettest
253 mm
1998
Driest
17 mm
1997
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