When to go to Zanzibar?
Located close to the equator, Zanzibar is protected from certain natural meteorological disasters such as cyclones and tsunamis. Weather conditions are ideal all year long. Although rainfall is abundant from April to May, it gradually decreases and is minimal from October to November. If you are travelling in Zanzibar at this time, don’t forget your umbrella. However, it is best to avoid the rainy season. Around November and March, temperatures are higher and good for swimming. Although the temperature is high throughout the year, it drops between July and August - the archipelago’s cool season. But in general, the island enjoys a pleasantly equatorial climate all year round. For a trip to Zanzibar, the ideal season is from December to February. It should be noted that during your stay, sun cream, hats and sunglasses are essential.
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Temperatures Zanzibar
| Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | Jul | August | Sept | Oct | nov. | dec. | |
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| Min temperature | 19° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 19° |
| Max temperature | 25° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 26° |
| Sea temperature | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 29° |
Sunshine
Rainfall Zanzibar
The weather month by month in Zanzibar
Weather Zanzibar in January
Sea: 29 °
| 9 d/month | 9 d/month | 8 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day | 1 day |
In January, in Zanzibar, Minimum temperatures vary between 19 in the morning and 25 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 75 inches, for 19 days without rain.
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Weather Zanzibar in February
Sea: 29 °
| 10 d/month | 7 d/month | 6 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In February, in Zanzibar, Minimum temperatures vary between 17 in the morning and 25 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 33 inches, for 23 days without rain.
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Weather Zanzibar in March
Sea: 30 °
| 11 d/month | 11 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day |
In March, in Zanzibar, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 24 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 126 inches, for 15 days without rain.
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Weather Zanzibar in April
Sea: 29 °
| 12 d/month | 12 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month |
In April, in Zanzibar, Minimum temperatures vary between 19 in the morning and 22 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 228 inches, for 7 days without rain.
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Weather Zanzibar in May
Sea: 28 °
| 16 d/month | 7 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month |
In May, in Zanzibar, Minimum temperatures vary between 19 in the morning and 23 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 261 inches, for 8 days without rain.
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Weather Zanzibar in June
Sea: 27 °
| 12 d/month | 9 d/month | 7 d/month | 1 day | 1 day |
In June, in Zanzibar, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 23 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 60 inches, for 18 days without rain.
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Weather Zanzibar in July
Sea: 26 °
| 15 d/month | 10 d/month | 5 d/month | 1 day |
In July, in Zanzibar, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 22 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 30 inches, for 16 days without rain.
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Weather Zanzibar in August
Sea: 25 °
| 17 d/month | 7 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In August, in Zanzibar, Minimum temperatures vary between 17 in the morning and 23 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 30 inches, for 12 days without rain.
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Weather Zanzibar in September
Sea: 26 °
| 16 d/month | 6 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day | 1 day |
In September, in Zanzibar, Minimum temperatures vary between 16 in the morning and 24 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 24 inches, for 14 days without rain.
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Weather Zanzibar in October
Sea: 26 °
| 14 d/month | 6 d/month | 6 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month |
In October, in Zanzibar, Minimum temperatures vary between 17 in the morning and 24 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 63 inches, for 14 days without rain.
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Weather Zanzibar in November
Sea: 28 °
| 13 d/month | 9 d/month | 5 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In November, in Zanzibar, Minimum temperatures vary between 17 in the morning and 24 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 201 inches, for 13 days without rain.
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Weather Zanzibar in December
Sea: 29 °
| 12 d/month | 11 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day |
In December, in Zanzibar, Minimum temperatures vary between 19 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 150 inches, for 15 days without rain.
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