Zanzibar vs Dar es Salaam

Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam are closely matched in July. 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.

Zanzibar sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Dar es Salaam is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Dar es Salaam is the stronger choice in July. Zanzibar receives 10 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Zanzibar reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Dar es Salaam averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 21°C (70°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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 July.

Zanzibar receives approximately 25 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Dar es Salaam sees 79 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Dar es Salaam the drier option by 1 rain day and 54 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.