When is the best time to go to Zanzibar
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Zanzibar, Tanzania. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Zanzibar
Zanzibar weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Zanzibar are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 86mm | 8.8hrs | 13.2hrs | 29°C |
The climate in Zanzibar during January can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zanzibar.
January is in the summer in Zanzibar and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Zanzibar with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 54mm | 8.8hrs | 13hrs | 29°C |
February in Zanzibar is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zanzibar.
February is in the summer in Zanzibar and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Zanzibar with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Zanzibar weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 150mm | 7.4hrs | 12.8hrs | 30°C |
The weather in March in Zanzibar is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zanzibar for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Zanzibar and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Zanzibar with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 385mm | 6.1hrs | 12.7hrs | 29°C |
Zanzibar's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zanzibar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in Zanzibar and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Zanzibar with around 385mm 15.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 254mm | 6.7hrs | 12.6hrs | 28°C |
May is a very wet, humid month in Zanzibar and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zanzibar.
May is in the fall / autumn in Zanzibar and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Zanzibar with around 254mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 70mm | 8hrs | 13.2hrs | 27°C |
June is a reasonably dry, humid month in Zanzibar and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Zanzibar, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Zanzibar and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Zanzibar with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 50mm | 8hrs | 13hrs | 26°C |
July in Zanzibar is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zanzibar, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Zanzibar and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Zanzibar with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 48mm | 8.1hrs | 12.8hrs | 25°C |
The weather in August in Zanzibar is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zanzibar, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Zanzibar and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Zanzibar with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 52mm | 8.5hrs | 12.7hrs | 26°C |
Zanzibar's weather in September is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zanzibar, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Zanzibar and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Zanzibar with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Zanzibar weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 97mm | 8.8hrs | 12.6hrs | 27°C |
October is a a little damp, humid month in Zanzibar and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Zanzibar.
October is in the spring in Zanzibar and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Zanzibar with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 216mm | 8.3hrs | 13.2hrs | 28°C |
The climate in Zanzibar during November can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zanzibar for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Zanzibar and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Zanzibar with around 216mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Zanzibar weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 184mm | 8.4hrs | 13hrs | 29°C |
December in Zanzibar is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zanzibar for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Zanzibar and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Zanzibar with around 184mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Zanzibar weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 48mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | August | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
| Wettest month: | April | 385mm 15.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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