Zanzibar weather in December 2024

Expect 88°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 8 hours of sunshine per day in Zanzibar in December. Check more long-term weather averages for Zanzibar in December before you book your next holiday to Tanzania in 2024/2025.

88
88°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
13
13 days with some rainfall
72
72°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
VH
Very High heat & humidity
7.2
7.2 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
82
82°F sea temperature

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The December weather guide for Tanzania (Zanzibar) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C) | Imperial (°F)

How hot is it in Zanzibar in December?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 88°F in Zanzibar in December with very high heat and humidity, falling to 72°F at night.

How sunny is it in Zanzibar in December?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Zanzibar in December - that's 64% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Zanzibar in December?

The average sea temperature around Zanzibar in December is 82°F.

Does it rain in Zanzibar in December?

There are usually 13 days with some rain in Zanzibar in December and the average monthly rainfall is 7.2 inches.

Zanzibar December sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Zanzibar in December 2024. Select a month to view Zanzibar sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Sunday, 1st December 2024	05:59	18:26
Monday, 16th December 2024	06:05	18:33
Tuesday, 31st December 2024	06:12	18:41

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