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Zanzibar Weather in March

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

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Zanzibar City Nungwi Jambiani Paje

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

What to Expect in Zanzibar in March

Zanzibar, Tanzania 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 (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) 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, Tanzania, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pingwe with an average of 133 mm (5.2 in) to high rainfall in Kizimkazi with 141 mm (5.6 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) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°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 March

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

Temperature range in Zanzibar (March)

Precipitation variation in Zanzibar (March)

Zanzibar City

In March Zanzibar City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Zanzibar City →

Nungwi

In March Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
297 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
12 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Nungwi →

Jambiani

In March Jambiani generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
212 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
280 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
12 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Jambiani →

Paje

In March Paje generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
271 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Paje →

Bwejuu

In March Bwejuu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
268 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
12 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Bwejuu →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zanzibar City 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Nungwi 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Jambiani 31°C (88°F) 27°C (81°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Paje 31°C (88°F) 27°C (81°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Bwejuu 31°C (88°F) 27°C (81°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Matemwe 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)

Zanzibar weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Zanzibar, Tanzania typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Zanzibar City average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

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

In Zanzibar City, the average daytime high in March is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

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

Zanzibar City typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 138 mm (5.4 in) on average across Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Zanzibar, Tanzania?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Zanzibar, Tanzania 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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