Pemba Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Pemba remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in November, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 26°C (79°F) in November to around 21°C (70°F) during July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Pemba is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1163 mm (46 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, January it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 255 mm (10 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 14 mm (0.6 in) over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Pemba Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Pemba. While October receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Pemba.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 82%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year