Climate and Weather of Zanzibar, Tanzania

In Tanzania you have several regions, one of which is called Zanzibar. The most popular city in this region is Zanzibar City, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Zanzibar. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

High temperatures are a constant in Zanzibar, especially in Zanzibar City, with average maximums staying above 28°C all year long.

Zanzibar reaches its peak temperature in March, hitting 31°C, while August brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 28°C.

The peak of the heat usually falls in February, March and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Zanzibar sees significant variations throughout the year. April tends to be the wettest, receiving 229 mm of rain, while September is much drier with just 34 mm.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Zanzibar, Tanzania?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.