Nungwi Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 28°C (82°F), peaking in March at 30°C (86°F) and dipping in August to 27°C (81°F).

The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 1244 mm (49 in) annually. April is the wettest month.

Monthly Temperature in Nungwi

With minimal seasonal shifts, Nungwi experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in March to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in the coolest month, August.

Nights vary from 27°C (81°F) in March to around 24°C (75°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Nungwi

Nungwi has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1244 mm (49 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Nungwi shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in April, the wettest month, with an average of 297 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 38 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Nungwi Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Nungwi 3-Day Forecast

10-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Nungwi

With its warm weather, Nungwi experiences temperatures from 27°C (81°F) to 30°C (86°F) throughout the year. January, February, July, August and September offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.

It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.

Note that April and May make up the rainy season, with heavier precipitation expected.

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