Zanzibar weather in November
Planning a getaway to Zanzibar this November and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Zanzibar in November?
Zanzibar is a region in Tanzania. November in Zanzibar generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°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 November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Makunduchi with an average of 90 mm to high rainfall in Bububu with 104 mm.
For a closer look at November's conditions in Zanzibar, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Zanzibar's yearly weather, check out our Zanzibar climate page.
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What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar City
In November Zanzibar City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Nungwi
In November Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jambiani
In November Jambiani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Paje
In November Paje generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bwejuu
In November Bwejuu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Zanzibar, in Tanzania.
Is November the best time to visit Zanzibar?
In our opinion, November 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. In contrast, April tends to have poor weather conditions.
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