Zanzibar weather in March
Thinking about venturing to Zanzibar this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
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.
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 specific regional insights in Zanzibar for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Zanzibar climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Zanzibar, in Tanzania.
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.
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