What’s the climate like in Zanzibar?
The current climate of Zanzibar 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 in recent years was 39°C in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in April 2018.
On average, Zanzibar receives 1904 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate of Zanzibar is based on weather data from . Other spots, like Serengeti National Park, Dar es Salaam or Ngorongoro Conservation Area, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Zanzibar for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Zanzibar?
The best time to visit Zanzibar 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. 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
The climate table of Zanzibar 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
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Zanzibar, 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
This graph shows how much precipitation Zanzibar, 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
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Zanzibar
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Zanzibar, 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
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Zanzibar, 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 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.
