Best time to visit Zanzibar

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When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

The best time to visit Zanzibar is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 90°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Zanzibar90
    Jan
  • 90°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Zanzibar90
    Feb
  • 90°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Zanzibar90
    Mar
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Zanzibar86
    Apr
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Zanzibar84
    May
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Zanzibar84
    Jun
  • 82°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Zanzibar82
    Jul
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Zanzibar84
    Aug
  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Zanzibar86
    Sep
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Zanzibar88
    Oct
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Zanzibar88
    Nov
  • 88°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Zanzibar88
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Zanzibar?

The hottest time of year in Zanzibar is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 90°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Zanzibar?

In terms of rainfall, April is usually the wettest month in Zanzibar with 15.2 inches on average. There are normally 17 days in April with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Zanzibar?

The sunniest time of year in Zanzibar is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Zanzibar?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Zanzibar in April when the water temperature reaches 84°F.

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The weather guide for Tanzania (Zanzibar) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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