Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Zanzibar with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Zanzibar in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Zanzibar with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature rises to around 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Zanzibar will be around 32°C, with nights close to 24°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 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 121 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 24% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October 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 October |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
121 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 14 days | |
September
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 October a good time to visit Zanzibar?
After some sun? Then October 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 October
With 34°C, Zanzibar hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Zanzibar
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October 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 Precipitation in October in Zanzibar
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October 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 October, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Zanzibar.
Daily UV Index in October in Zanzibar
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.
Temperature in October in Zanzibar Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Zanzibar, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Zanzibar Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Zanzibar, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Zanzibar
Click on a specific day in October 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.
