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Weather in Zanzibar
🌍 Tanzania
Climate Type
🌴Tropical (Wet)
Current Weather
30°C
Clouds• 70% humidity
27°C
Avg Temperature
221
Rainy Days/Year
78%
Avg Humidity
124
Sun Hours/Year
Monthly Weather Overview
Average conditions throughout the year
| Month | Temp | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JanuaryBest | 28°C | 13 days | 77% | ✓☀️ |
February | 29°C | 12 days | 72% | ☀️ |
March | 28°C | 19 days | 76% | ✓🌧️☀️ |
April | 26°C | 26 days | 87% | ✓🌧️💧 |
May | 26°C | 20 days | 82% | ✓🌧️💧☀️ |
June | 25°C | 18 days | 79% | ✓🌧️☀️ |
JulyBest | 25°C | 13 days | 77% | ✓☀️ |
August | 25°C | 17 days | 75% | ✓🌧️☀️ |
SeptemberBest | 26°C | 15 days | 75% | ✓☀️ |
October | 26°C | 22 days | 76% | ✓🌧️☀️ |
November | 27°C | 24 days | 80% | ✓🌧️☀️ |
December | 28°C | 22 days | 80% | ✓🌧️☀️ |
✓ Ideal temp (20-28°C)🌧️ Rainy (15+ days)🔥 Hot (32°C+)❄️ Cold (<10°C)💧 Humid (80%+)☀️ Sunny (8h+)
Climate Charts
Visual overview of Zanzibar's weather patterns
28°
Jan
29°
Feb
28°
Mar
26°
Apr
26°
May
25°
Jun
25°
Jul
25°
Aug
26°
Sep
26°
Oct
27°
Nov
28°
Dec
Cold (<10°C) Cool (10-17°C) Mild (18-24°C) Warm (25-29°C) Hot (30°C+)
Best Time to Visit Zanzibar
✓
Recommended
JanuaryJulySeptember
Ideal temperature, sunny
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Consider Avoiding
No particularly bad months
Seasonal Breakdown
🌴 Year Round
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
27°C
18 rainy days/month
Warm and humid throughout the year
What to Pack for Zanzibar
Based on Tropical (Wet) climate
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Light, breathable fabrics
Avg 27°C year-round
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Sandals and flip-flops
Tropical climate
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Insect repellent
Tropical environment
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Quality rain jacket
221 rainy days/year
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Compact umbrella
Frequent rain expected
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Packable day bag
Daily exploration
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