Weather
Weather in Zanzibar by month
The best time to visit is June–October, with average highs of 27–28°C and moderate rain. February is the warmest month (about 30°C by day) and July the coolest (24°C at night); April is the wettest (around 256 mm of rain) and July the driest.
Zanzibar weather by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun★ | Jul★ | Aug★ | Sept★ | Oct★ | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 29° 27° | 30° 27° | 30° 27° | 29° 27° | 28° 26° | 27° 25° | 27° 24° | 27° 24° | 28° 24° | 28° 25° | 29° 26° | 30° 27° |
| Rain (mm) | 62 | 51 | 119 | 256 | 186 | 29 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 64 | 101 | 92 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Zanzibar month by month
January
29°/ 27°Warm
62 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 29°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 62 mm of rain.
February
30°/ 27°Hot
51 mm · some rainPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Good trips this month
Hot and some rain: around 30°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 51 mm of rain.
March
30°/ 27°Hot
119 mm · wetPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Good trips this month
Hot and wet: around 30°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 119 mm of rain.
April
29°/ 27°Warm
256 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 29°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 256 mm of rain.
May
28°/ 26°Warm
186 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 28°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 186 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
June
27°/ 25°Warm
29 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 27°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 29 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
July
27°/ 24°Warm
13 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 27°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 13 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
August
27°/ 24°Warm
14 mm · dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and dry: around 27°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 14 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
September
28°/ 24°Warm
22 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 28°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 22 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
October
28°/ 25°Warm
64 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 64 mm of rain.
- This month
November
29°/ 26°Warm
101 mm · wetPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and wet: around 29°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 101 mm of rain.
December
30°/ 27°Hot
92 mm · some rainPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Good trips this month
Hot and some rain: around 30°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 92 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Zanzibar
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?
What's the weather like in Zanzibar in November?
Warm and wet: around 29°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 101 mm of rain. Pack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings, umbrella.
When is the best time for beaches and water sports in Zanzibar?
June–September: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for sightseeing in Zanzibar?
January and June–October: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Zanzibar?
February: average highs of about 30°C and lows of 27°C.
Which month has the most rain in Zanzibar?
How cold does Zanzibar get?
In July, the coolest month, days average 27°C and nights 24°C. Frost is rare.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Zanzibar Tourz