Zanzibar vs Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam are closely matched in August. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

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, both cities are equally dry in August.

Zanzibar reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Dar es Salaam averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 22°C (72°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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 August.

Zanzibar receives approximately 105 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Dar es Salaam sees 105 mm over 9 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.