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Zanzibar Weather in November

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

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Zanzibar City Nungwi Jambiani Paje

Planning a trip to Zanzibar, Tanzania this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Zanzibar in November

Zanzibar, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. November in Zanzibar generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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 specific regional insights in Zanzibar, Tanzania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Makunduchi with an average of 90 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Bububu with 104 mm (4.1 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 November

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

Temperature range in Zanzibar (November)

Precipitation variation in Zanzibar (November)

Zanzibar City

In November Zanzibar City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Zanzibar City →

Nungwi

In November Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nungwi →

Jambiani

In November Jambiani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
251 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Jambiani →

Paje

In November Paje generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Paje →

Bwejuu

In November Bwejuu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bwejuu →

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Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zanzibar City 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Nungwi 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Jambiani 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Paje 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Bwejuu 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Matemwe 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

Zanzibar weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Zanzibar, Tanzania typically experiences unpleasant weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Zanzibar City average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

In Zanzibar City, the average daytime high in November is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Zanzibar City typically receives notable rainfall in November, about 102 mm (4 in) on average across Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Zanzibar, Tanzania?

In our opinion, November 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. In contrast, April tends to have poor weather conditions.

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