Zanzibar vs Dar es Salaam

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Zanzibar edges ahead as the better destination in October. Zanzibar offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Dar es Salaam sees 11 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Zanzibar can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Dar es Salaam runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Zanzibar is the stronger choice in October. Zanzibar receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Zanzibar reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Dar es Salaam 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 October.

Zanzibar receives approximately 59 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Dar es Salaam sees 57 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Zanzibar the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.