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Ilala serves as the historical and commercial core of Dar es Salaam. The district features the National Museum of Tanzania, which houses significant archaeological finds, and the Askari Monument, a bronze tribute to African soldiers from World War I. Architectural landmarks include the German-built Azania Front Cathedral overlooking the harbor. For local trade, the sprawling Kariakoo Market stands as the country’s largest marketplace, especially active on Saturday mornings. Ilala also functions as the city's main transit hub, anchored by the Julius Nyerere International Airport.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Fair

30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 25°–31°
26° at night
16 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Fair

30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 25°–32°
26° at night
13 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Poor

30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 26°–32°
26° at night
22 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Poor

29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 25°–31°
26° at night
26 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Fair

28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 23°–30°
25° at night
17 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 22°–29°
23° at night
6 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 22°–28°
23° at night
4 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 22°–29°
23° at night
3 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

29° (feels like 28°) · extremes 22°–30°
24° at night
4 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in October

Good

29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 23°–31°
24° at night
9 rainy days
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Fair

30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 25°–31°
26° at night
17 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Poor

30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 25°–31°
26° at night
21 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Tanzanian Shilling TZS · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity: Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Swahili
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +255

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Ilala

Featured Lists

Ilala Must-Sees

Ilala — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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