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Zanzibar Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Zanzibar, Tanzania in August.

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Zanzibar City Nungwi Jambiani Paje

Considering a trip to Zanzibar, Tanzania this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Zanzibar in August

Zanzibar, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. August in Zanzibar generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Zanzibar City. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Zanzibar City.

To explore the conditions in Zanzibar, Tanzania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pingwe with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Nungwi with 46 mm (1.8 in).

Explore Zanzibar by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Zanzibar — and find the best time to visit. (based on Zanzibar City)

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March31°C (88°F) April30°C (86°F) May29°C (84°F) This monthJune29°C (84°F) July28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Zanzibar in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Zanzibar.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Zanzibar

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Zanzibar, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Zanzibar (August)

Precipitation variation in Zanzibar (August)

Zanzibar City

In August Zanzibar City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Zanzibar City →

Nungwi

In August Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nungwi →

Jambiani

In August Jambiani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
269 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jambiani →

Paje

In August Paje generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Paje →

Bwejuu

In August Bwejuu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Zanzibar in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zanzibar City 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Nungwi 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Jambiani 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Paje 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Bwejuu 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Matemwe 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)

Zanzibar weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Zanzibar, Tanzania in August?

August in Zanzibar, Tanzania brings perfect weather. In Zanzibar City, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Zanzibar, Tanzania in August?

Average temperatures in Zanzibar, Tanzania during August range from a nighttime low near 23°C (73°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Zanzibar City.

Does Zanzibar, Tanzania get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Zanzibar City averages just 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Zanzibar, Tanzania?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Zanzibar, Tanzania. 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, Tanzania 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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