Yearly weather and climate in Zanzibar, Tanzania
The yearly weather in Zanzibar runs from around 22°C in August to 33°C in February. January is the driest month at 14 rainy days; April the wettest at 26. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 11.6 hours of clear skies in Dec, but only 6.7 hours in Apr. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Apr (469mm over 26 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 6°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Zanzibar, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 3289°2577°14Jan
- 3392°2678°14Feb
- 3290°2578°20Mar
- 2983°2476°26Apr
- 2983°2476°17May
- 2882°2374°15Jun
- 2882°2272°14Jul
- 2984°2272°21Aug
- 3086°2272°17Sep
- 3188°2374°22Oct
- 3086°2475°25Nov
- 3187°2577°25Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jan is typically driest at 14 days (115mm); Apr the wettest at 26 days (469mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°C | 25°C | 14 | 115mm |
| Feb | 33°C | 26°C | 14 | 41mm |
| Mar | 32°C | 25°C | 20 | 130mm |
| Apr | 29°C | 24°C | 26 | 469mm |
| May | 29°C | 24°C | 17 | 132mm |
| Jun | 28°C | 23°C | 15 | 62mm |
| Jul | 28°C | 22°C | 14 | 49mm |
| Aug | 29°C | 22°C | 21 | 56mm |
| Sep | 30°C | 22°C | 17 | 49mm |
| Oct | 31°C | 23°C | 22 | 103mm |
| Nov | 30°C | 24°C | 25 | 251mm |
| Dec | 31°C | 25°C | 25 | 144mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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