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Pemba Island Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Pemba Island has a steady warm climate throughout the year. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Pemba Island temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 26°C during cooler months like August.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 24°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Pemba Island experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1133 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, April receives heavy rainfall, averaging 282 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 22 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Pemba Island Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Pemba Island

Sun   Dec 22
32°C | 25°C
SE 4 m/s
1.9 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Mon   Dec 23
33°C | 25°C
E 3 m/s
1.4 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Tue   Dec 24
31°C | 25°C
E 3 m/s
13 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

The best time of year to visit Pemba Island in Tanzania

The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, July, August and September.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Pemba Island?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and May.
  • Which is the warmest month in Pemba Island?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Pemba Island?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Pemba Island?
    April tops the wettest month list with 282 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Pemba Island?
    February is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.