Weather in March in Zanzibar
Are you planning a trip a to Zanzibar in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Zanzibar in March?
Zanzibar is a region in Tanzania. March in Zanzibar generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Zanzibar City. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.For a closer look at conditions across Zanzibar, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pingwe with an average of 133 mm to high rainfall in Kizimkazi with 141 mm.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Zanzibar climate page.
Where to go in Zanzibar in March





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar City
In March Zanzibar City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Nungwi
In March Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Jambiani
In March Jambiani generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Paje
In March Paje generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Bwejuu
In March Bwejuu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Zanzibar?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Zanzibar with overall tolerable weather in Zanzibar City. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Zanzibar City. On the other hand, the weather in April tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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