Dar es Salaam vs Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar are closely matched in July. 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.

Dar es Salaam sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Zanzibar is also comfortable at 27°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Dar es Salaam is the stronger choice in July. Zanzibar receives 10 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Dar es Salaam reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 21°C (70°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Zanzibar averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 23°C (73°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 July.

Dar es Salaam receives approximately 79 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during July. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Zanzibar sees 25 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Dar es Salaam the drier option by 1 rain day and 54 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.