Best Time to Visit
🇹🇿 Zanzibar, Tanzania · Africa
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
32°
25°
Great
Feb
31°
24°
Great
Mar
30°
23°
Great
Apr
29°
22°
Good
May
28°
21°
Great
Jun
28°
21°
Great
Jul
28°
21°
Great
Aug
29°
22°
Good
Sep
30°
23°
Great
Oct
31°
24°
Great
Nov
32°
25°
Great
Dec
32°
25°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 32°C | 25°C | 17 | 7h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 31°C | 24°C | 15 | 6h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 30°C | 23°C | 12 | 4h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 29°C | 22°C | 9 | 2h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| MayRecommended | 28°C | 21°C | 7 | 1h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 28°C | 21°C | 6 | 1h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 28°C | 21°C | 7 | 1h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| August | 29°C | 22°C | 9 | 3h | 82% | 4 | Good | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 30°C | 23°C | 12 | 4h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 31°C | 24°C | 15 | 6h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 32°C | 25°C | 17 | 7h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 32°C | 25°C | 18 | 7h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 31°C high, 24°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
Avg: 32°C high, 25°C low
Temperatures peak at 32°C (90°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 22°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 22°C (72°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 21°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
The least favorable time to visit Zanzibar is April and August. During this period, you can expect high humidity, very limited sunshine.
April
Challenges: high humidity, very limited sunshine
August
Challenges: high humidity, very limited sunshine
January
Challenges: very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Zanzibar during the best travel months (May, June, July), when temperatures range from 21°C to 28°C:
Zanzibar has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Am). The warmest month is December with highs of 32°C, while the coldest month is July at just 28°C. Annual rainfall averages 1680mm across approximately 144 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Low °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Rain Days | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
| Rain mm | 201 | 175 | 140 | 105 | 79 | 70 | 79 | 105 | 140 | 175 | 201 | 210 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
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