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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.4°C | 26.1°C | 40.3 mm | 10 | 11.4 h | 21 km/h | 29.1°C |
| Feb | 31.8°C | 26.1°C | 34.7 mm | 10 | 11.1 h | 18.9 km/h | 28.8°C |
| Mar | 31.2°C | 25.9°C | 113.4 mm | 19 | 10.4 h | 16.9 km/h | 28.9°C |
| Apr | 28.6°C | 25.1°C | 336.1 mm | 27 | 9.0 h | 18 km/h | 28.6°C |
| May | 27.8°C | 24.6°C | 199.3 mm | 21 | 9.8 h | 20.7 km/h | 28.4°C |
| Jun | 27.6°C | 23.9°C | 51.2 mm | 15 | 10.6 h | 22.3 km/h | 27.5°C |
| Jul | 27.2°C | 23.2°C | 43.9 mm | 17 | 10.7 h | 23.6 km/h | 26.3°C |
| Aug | 27.6°C | 22.9°C | 38.4 mm | 15 | 10.9 h | 21.1 km/h | 25.8°C |
| Sep | 28.4°C | 23.1°C | 41.3 mm | 15 | 11.3 h | 20.5 km/h | 26.5°C |
| Oct | 29.3°C | 23.8°C | 83.7 mm | 17 | 11.5 h | 19.6 km/h | 27.5°C |
| Nov | 29.4°C | 24.5°C | 130.1 mm | 23 | 11.4 h | 16.3 km/h | 28.1°C |
| Dec | 30.4°C | 25.5°C | 93.2 mm | 20 | 11.5 h | 16.7 km/h | 29.5°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Zanzibar
Zanzibar (Tanzania) has a tropical climate with an annual average of around 27 °C. Daytime highs average 29 °C, while nights cool to about 25 °C. The destination sees roughly 1206 mm of rainfall per year and 10.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Tanzania's spice island — UNESCO Stone Town, postcard-white beaches in the north and east and dive trips to the Mnemba Atoll.
Warm and tropical year-round — daily highs stay between 28 and 32 °C. The real variable is rain: January with only 10 rainy days is ideal, while April (27 rainy days) brings monsoon showers.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in April (27 rainy days), driest month is January (10).
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Frequently asked questions about Zanzibar
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?
The best time to visit Zanzibar: all year round – best in February (avg. 29.0 °C, 10 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Zanzibar?
The warmest month is February with an average of 29.0 °C and daytime highs around 31.8 °C. The coldest month is August with an average of 25.3 °C and night-time lows around 22.9 °C.
How many rainy days does Zanzibar have?
April has the most rainy days with 27 rainy days. The driest month is January with 10 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Zanzibar?
The water is warmest in December at an average of 29.5 °C and coolest in August at 25.8 °C.