The climate in Zanzibar during February can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
February is in the summer in Zanzibar and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 32.5°C 90.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.3°C 72.1°F |
Average temperature | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 54 mm 2.1 ins |
Rainy days | 5 days |
Sea temperature | 28.8°C 83.9°F |
Humidity | 77% |
Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average February is the 4th 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Zanzibar in February 2024.
Best places to visit in February
Hottest month: | February | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
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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 |