Zanzibar vs Dar es Salaam

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Dar es Salaam edges ahead as the better destination in August. Dar es Salaam offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Zanzibar sees 3 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Zanzibar can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Dar es Salaam is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Dar es Salaam is the stronger choice in August. Dar es Salaam receives 8 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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

Dar es Salaam averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 22°C (72°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 August.

Zanzibar receives approximately 105 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Dar es Salaam sees 22 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Dar es Salaam the drier option by 2 rain days and 83 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.