Dar es Salaam vs Zanzibar in August

Zanzibar is the better pick in August — 92 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zanzibar is hot, dry, clean air, while Dar es Salaam is hot, dry, clean air.

Dar es Salaam vs Zanzibar — August climate, side by side

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam🇹🇿 Zanzibar
Comfort score80/100 (A)92/100 (S)
Feels-like high32°C32°C
Avg high / low30° / 21°30° / 22°
Rainfall23 mm23 mm
Rainy days910
Humidity77%76%
Air quality (AQI)3433

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Dar es Salaam vs Zanzibar in August — FAQ

Is August better in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is the better pick in August — 92 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zanzibar is hot, dry, clean air, while Dar es Salaam is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Dar es Salaam vs Zanzibar in August?
In August, Dar es Salaam averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Zanzibar averages 30°C high / 22°C low with about 23 mm.