Zanzibar vs Dar es Salaam

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Zanzibar edges ahead as the better destination in March. Zanzibar offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 22 rain days, while Dar es Salaam sees 10 sunshine hours and 23 rain days.

Zanzibar can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Dar es Salaam runs hot at 30°C.

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

Zanzibar reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Dar es Salaam averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 25°C (77°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 March.

Zanzibar receives approximately 121 mm of rainfall across 22 rain days during March. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Dar es Salaam sees 156 mm over 23 rain days. That makes Zanzibar the drier option by 1 rain day and 35 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.