Zanzibar vs Dar es Salaam

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Zanzibar edges ahead as the better destination in April. Zanzibar offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 25 rain days, while Dar es Salaam sees 10 sunshine hours and 26 rain days.

Zanzibar can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Dar es Salaam runs hot at 29°C.

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

Zanzibar reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Dar es Salaam averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°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 April.

Zanzibar receives approximately 215 mm of rainfall across 25 rain days during April. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Dar es Salaam sees 201 mm over 26 rain days. That makes Zanzibar the drier option by 1 rain day and 14 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.