Dar es Salaam vs Zanzibar

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Zanzibar edges ahead as the better destination in October. Zanzibar offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Dar es Salaam sees 11 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Zanzibar is the stronger choice in October. Zanzibar receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Dar es Salaam reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Zanzibar 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 October.

Dar es Salaam receives approximately 57 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Zanzibar sees 59 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Zanzibar the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.