Dar es Salaam vs Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar are closely matched in September. 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 can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Zanzibar runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in September.

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

Zanzibar averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 23°C (73°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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 September.

Dar es Salaam receives approximately 22 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during September. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Zanzibar sees 23 mm over 7 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.