Zanzibar vs Dar es Salaam

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Zanzibar edges ahead as the better destination in February. Zanzibar offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Dar es Salaam sees 11 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Zanzibar can feel quite hot at 31°C, so plan for heat. Dar es Salaam runs hot at 31°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Zanzibar is the stronger choice in February.

Zanzibar reaches an average high of 31°C (88°F) and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Dar es Salaam averages 31°C (88°F) for the high and 25°C (77°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 February.

Zanzibar receives approximately 37 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Dar es Salaam sees 60 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Zanzibar the drier option by 2 rain days and 23 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.