Average climate of Zanzibar
The climate of Zanzibar has an average yearly temperature of 32°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 30°C and rise to 33°C.
Annually, about 1883 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Zanzibar.
The best time to visit Zanzibar is January and June until September. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit Zanzibar.
30 to 33°C
1883 mm
Table of contents
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in February and March
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in May, June, July and August
- Precipitation: 1883 mm per year, averaging 157 mm per month
- Driest months: 45 mm in June, 47 mm in August and 48 mm in February
- Wettest months: 427 mm in April, 348 mm in May and 302 mm in November
Climate table Zanzibar
The climate table for Zanzibar shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 48 | 138 | 427 | 348 | 45 | 55 | 47 | 49 | 121 | 302 | 233 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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Temperature per month in Zanzibar
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Zanzibar
Precipitation per month in Zanzibar
This graph shows the average monthly precipitation in millimeters in Zanzibar.
UV index per month in Zanzibar
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Zanzibar.
Yearly temperature in Zanzibar
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Zanzibar, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total precipitation in Zanzibar
This graph shows the average yearly precipitation in millimeters in Zanzibar.
Weather experiences in Zanzibar
The weather in Zanzibar is rated an average of 4,5 out of 5 stars by 2 visitors.
Magnificent. In two weeks it has rained one day, only in the morning. The temperature during the day is around 30 degrees and the nights are warm between 22-25 degrees.— This text has been automatically translated into English
alternating between sunshine and rain— This text has been automatically translated into English
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Average weather in Zanzibar per month
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