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Temperatures in December

It's hot in December in Zanzibar with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.

Max and Min Temperatures per Day

Daily Temperature in December in Zanzibar

This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Zanzibar in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.

Start of December

The month of December starts in Zanzibar with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.

Mid-December

By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Zanzibar will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.

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Water temperature

The water temperature at Zanzibar is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.

Precipitation in December

In December, there is an average of 233 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.

The average precipitation chance is 46% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have a lower chance of precipitation.

Precipitation Chance

Daily precipitation chance in percentages for Zanzibar in December

This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Zanzibar. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.

Zanzibar in December

UK
Temperature Average Temperature
32°C 9°C
Sun High Temp
33°C 11°C
Sun Low Temp
32°C 8°C
Rain Total Precipitation
233 mm 67 mm
Rain Rainy Days
14 days 10 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Is December a good time to visit Zanzibar?

After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Zanzibar. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records for Zanzibar in December

With 35°C, Zanzibar hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 28°C.

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Daily Temperature in December in Zanzibar

This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Zanzibar, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.

Daily Temperature in December in Zanzibar

Daily Precipitation in December in Zanzibar

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Zanzibar, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Zanzibar.

Daily Precipitation in December in Zanzibar

Daily UV Index in December in Zanzibar

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Zanzibar, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in December in Zanzibar

Temperature in December in Zanzibar Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in December in Zanzibar, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.

Temperature in December in Zanzibar Over the Years

Total Precipitation in December in Zanzibar Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Zanzibar, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in December in Zanzibar Over the Years

Daily climate in December for Zanzibar

Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Zanzibar. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average Weather in Zanzibar by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Zanzibar. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.


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