Best Time to Visit
🇹🇿 Zanzibar, Tanzania · Africa
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
30°
26°
Good
Feb
31°
26°
Great
Mar
30°
26°
Good
Apr
29°
25°
Good
May
28°
24°
Good
Jun
27°
23°
Great
Jul
27°
23°
Great
Aug
28°
22°
Great
Sep
29°
23°
Great
Oct
29°
24°
Good
Nov
29°
25°
Good
Dec
30°
25°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 26°C | 10 | 12h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 31°C | 26°C | 8 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| March | 30°C | 26°C | 22 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 29°C | 25°C | 25 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 28°C | 24°C | 20 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Good | View |
| JuneRecommended | 27°C | 23°C | 11 | 11h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 27°C | 23°C | 8 | 11h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 28°C | 22°C | 7 | 11h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 29°C | 23°C | 7 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 29°C | 24°C | 11 | 12h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 29°C | 25°C | 18 | 12h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 20 | 12h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 29°C high, 24°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
Avg: 30°C high, 26°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 26°C (79°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 25°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 27°C high, 23°C low
Comfortable warmth at 27°C (81°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 23°C (73°F).
The least favorable time to visit Zanzibar is March and April. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall, high humidity.
March
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
April
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
November
Challenges: 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 (July, August, February), when temperatures range from 24°C to 29°C:
Zanzibar has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Am). The warmest month is February with highs of 31°C, while the coldest month is July at just 27°C. Annual rainfall averages 914mm across approximately 167 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Low °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Rain Days | 10 | 8 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 20 |
| Rain mm | 44 | 37 | 121 | 215 | 150 | 38 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 59 | 87 | 91 |
| Sun h/day | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 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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