Best year time to visit Zanzibar

General weather information about Zanzibar

Average annual temperature is 26.5 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 35.2 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: 20.5 °C

Number of sunny days: 25 days

Number of rainy days: 340 days

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* Weather data for Zanzibar Tanzania is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Zanzibar air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)33.835.235.231.329.328.628.931.231.733.530.432.5
Average daytime temperature (°C)32.433.532.128.828.327.727.728.830.731.328.430.5
Average temperature (°C)28.028.728.026.026.025.124.725.026.126.825.827.4
Average night temperature (°C)25.025.525.324.124.023.022.321.922.423.323.524.9
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)23.824.223.722.622.921.720.820.520.821.922.323.0

Zanzibar monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)12.012.012.012.011.011.011.011.012.012.012.012.0
Daylight mean duration (h)12.412.312.112.011.811.811.811.912.112.212.412.5
Daylight minimum duration (h)12.012.012.011.011.011.011.011.011.012.012.012.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)11.111.29.87.910.710.510.810.811.110.88.311.2
Precipitation (mm)29181134398860586743130431137
Sunny days873000301102
Rainy days232128303130283129303029
Snow days000000000000

Best time to visit Zanzibar:

The largest precipitation sum in Zanzibar is at

  • April — 439(mm)
  • November — 431(mm)
  • Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Zanzibar.
    What is the weather like in Zanzibar?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Zanzibar by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Zanzibar have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Zanzibar throughout the year.