Climate Insights for Dar-Es-Salam

Kindia Prefecture, Kindia Region, Guinea

Hottest
March
37°C peak99°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
August
623 mm rain24.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Dar-Es-Salam is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,186 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 623 mm of rainfall. Dar-Es-Salam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Dar-Es-Salam is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 86.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 24.5 in of rainfall. Dar-Es-Salam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 66°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°Average: 26°Min: 19°FebMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 20°MarMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 22°AprMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 23°MayMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 24°JunMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°AugMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°SepMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°NovMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°DecMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 94°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 97°FAverage: 82°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 99°FAverage: 84°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 98°FAverage: 85°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 93°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 92°FAverage: 79°FMin: 67°F
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Min

Dar-Es-Salam sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 37°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Dar-Es-Salam sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 99°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 20mmMayPrecipitation: 99mmJunPrecipitation: 245mmJulPrecipitation: 518mmAugPrecipitation: 623mmSepPrecipitation: 450mmOctPrecipitation: 190mmNovPrecipitation: 37mmDecPrecipitation: 1mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.1inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inMayPrecipitation: 3.9inJunPrecipitation: 9.6inJulPrecipitation: 20.4inAugPrecipitation: 24.5inSepPrecipitation: 17.7inOctPrecipitation: 7.5inNovPrecipitation: 1.5inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Dar-Es-Salam is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,186 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 182 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 623 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 623 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Dar-Es-Salam is a very wet location, receiving approximately 86.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 24.5 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 24.5 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Dar-Es-Salam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Dar-Es-Salam is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dar-Es-Salam based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dar-Es-Salam based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C66 °F
35 °C94 °F
5 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C69 °F
36 °C97 °F
5 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
37 °C99 °F
5 km/h3 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C74 °F
37 °C98 °F
5 km/h3 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
34 °C93 °F
4 km/h3 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h2 mph
245 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
28 °C83 °F
4 km/h2 mph
518 mm20.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
623 mm24.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
450 mm17.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
31 °C88 °F
3 km/h2 mph
190 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
32 °C90 °F
4 km/h2 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
33 °C92 °F
4 km/h3 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in