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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 detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.

One thing to take into account is that on average, the temperatures are always high. The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C. However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.

Additional climate insights:

  • The months of March, May, November and December have a high chance of precipitation.
  • April is the wettest month in Zanzibar. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
  • September is the driest month.
  • The warmest month in Zanzibar is March with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • The coldest month is August with an average maximum daytime temperature of 28°C.


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.

Places in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Select a city to see its average temperature, precipitation and hours of sunshine over the year.

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