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 June. Dar es Salaam offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Zanzibar sees 11 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

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 June.

Dar es Salaam reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night during June. The daily temperature range is 6°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 June.

Dar es Salaam receives approximately 33 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during June. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Zanzibar sees 38 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Dar es Salaam the drier option by 2 rain days and 5 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.