Zanzibar weather in August
Considering a trip to Zanzibar this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Zanzibar in August?
Zanzibar is a region in Tanzania. August in Zanzibar generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 23°C in Zanzibar City. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Zanzibar City.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pingwe with an average of 32 mm to moderate rainfall in Nungwi with 46 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Zanzibar in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Zanzibar climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar City
In August Zanzibar City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Nungwi
In August Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jambiani
In August Jambiani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Paje
In August Paje generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bwejuu
In August Bwejuu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Zanzibar, in Tanzania.
Is August the best time to visit Zanzibar?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Zanzibar. Typically, the climate in Zanzibar City is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Zanzibar is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Zanzibar City. The weather in April, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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