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Zanzibar Weather in July

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Zanzibar, Tanzania in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Zanzibar in July

Zanzibar, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. July 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Zanzibar, Tanzania, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mbweni with an average of 36 mm (1.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Nungwi with 58 mm (2.3 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 July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Zanzibar, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Zanzibar (July)

Precipitation variation in Zanzibar (July)

Zanzibar City

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Zanzibar City →

Nungwi

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Jambiani

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
226 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jambiani →

Paje

In July Paje generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Paje →

Bwejuu

In July Bwejuu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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In our records: Tanzania July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in Tanzania in our climate database (2002 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest July night in Tanzania dropped to 0°C (32°F) in Mbeya on July 7, 2011.
  • In our records, the coldest July daytime high in Tanzania was 13°C (55°F) in Mbeya on July 17, 2020.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zanzibar City 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Nungwi 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Jambiani 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Paje 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Bwejuu 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Matemwe 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

Zanzibar weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Zanzibar, Tanzania typically experiences perfect weather in July, part of the season. Daytime highs in Zanzibar City average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Zanzibar, Tanzania during July 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 July?

Not particularly. Zanzibar City averages just 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Zanzibar, Tanzania?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Zanzibar, Tanzania with overall perfect weather in Zanzibar City. 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. In contrast, April tends to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Zanzibar.

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