Dar es Salaam vs Zanzibar

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Zanzibar edges ahead as the better destination in March. Zanzibar offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 22 rain days, while Dar es Salaam sees 10 sunshine hours and 23 rain days.

Dar es Salaam can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Zanzibar runs hot at 30°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Zanzibar is the stronger choice in March.

Dar es Salaam reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Zanzibar averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 26°C (79°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Southern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Dar es Salaam receives approximately 156 mm of rainfall across 23 rain days during March. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Zanzibar sees 121 mm over 22 rain days. That makes Zanzibar the drier option by 1 rain day and 35 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.