Frost Dates for DAR ES SALAAM AIRPO, Tanzania

Elevation: 56 m

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-6.87°N, 39.20°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 13b

Avg. annual minimum: 18 to 21°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Aw Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter)

Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry winter allows for seasonal planting. Drought-tolerant crops do well in the dry season; the wet season supports lush growth.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 25° 30° 35°
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 25°C
Jan
28°
High: 32°C
Avg: 28°C
Low: 25°C
Feb
27°
High: 31°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Mar
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Apr
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
May
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Jun
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Jul
24°
High: 28°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Aug
25°
High: 29°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Sep
26°
High: 30°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 23°C
Oct
26°
High: 30°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Nov
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm
69 mm
68.6 mm
Jan
61 mm
61.0 mm
Feb
160 mm
160.0 mm
Mar
201 mm
200.7 mm
Apr
135 mm
134.6 mm
May
23 mm
22.9 mm
Jun
0 mm
0.0 mm
Jul
5 mm
5.1 mm
Aug
3 mm
2.5 mm
Sep
61 mm
61.0 mm
Oct
89 mm
88.9 mm
Nov
94 mm
94.0 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12.5h12h12h12h11.5h11.5h11.5h12h12h12h12.5h12.5h
Jan: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 21m
Feb: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Mar: 5:59 AM – 6:01 PM · 12h 03m
Apr: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 51m
May: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 41m
Jun: 6:12 AM – 5:48 PM · 11h 36m
Jul: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 38m
Aug: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Sep: 6:01 AM – 5:59 PM · 11h 58m
Oct: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 09m
Nov: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 19m
Dec: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 24m
Daylight Longest: 12h 24m · Shortest: 11h 36m

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