What’s the climate like in Zanzibar North?
The current climate of Zanzibar North features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Zanzibar North in recent years was 39°C in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in April 2018.
On average, Zanzibar North receives 1904 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Tanzania? Check out the weather and climate in places like Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Dar es Salaam, or have a look at other destinations in Tanzania.
Best time to visit Zanzibar North?
The best time to visit Zanzibar North for sunny weather is January, February and June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Zanzibar North. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Zanzibar North
The climate table of Zanzibar North shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 69 | 138 | 427 | 348 | 45 | 55 | 47 | 49 | 121 | 302 | 233 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in May, June, July and August
- Precipitation: 1904 mm per year, averaging 159 mm per month
- Driest months: 45 mm in June, 47 mm in August and 49 mm in September
- Wettest months: 427 mm in April, 348 mm in May and 302 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Zanzibar North
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Zanzibar North, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Zanzibar North
This graph shows how much precipitation Zanzibar North, Tanzania, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Zanzibar North
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Zanzibar North, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Zanzibar North
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Zanzibar North, Tanzania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Zanzibar North
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Zanzibar North, Tanzania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Zanzibar North by Month
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