Dar es Salaam vs Zanzibar

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Dar es Salaam edges ahead as the better destination in December. Dar es Salaam offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 18 rain days, while Zanzibar sees 12 sunshine hours and 20 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, Dar es Salaam is the stronger choice in December.

Dar es Salaam reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during December. 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 25°C (77°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 December.

Dar es Salaam receives approximately 93 mm of rainfall across 18 rain days during December. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Zanzibar sees 91 mm over 20 rain days. That makes Dar es Salaam the drier option by 2 rain days and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.