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Weather in October in Zanzibar

Considering a trip to Zanzibar this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Zanzibar in October?

Zanzibar is a region in Tanzania. October in Zanzibar generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 28°C in Nungwi to 30°C in Mbweni. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Mbweni and 25°C in Nungwi. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bwejuu with an average of 64 mm to moderate rainfall in Nungwi with 80 mm.

For specific regional insights in Zanzibar for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Zanzibar climate page.

Where to go in Zanzibar in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Zanzibar on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Zanzibar?

Zanzibar City

In October Zanzibar City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Zanzibar City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
24°C 
35 mm 
7 days 
30°C 
24°C 
69 mm 
8 days 
30°C 
25°C 
102 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Zanzibar City

Nungwi

In October Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Nungwi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
27°C 
24°C 
40 mm 
9 days 
28°C 
25°C 
80 mm 
10 days 
28°C 
26°C 
97 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Nungwi

Jambiani

In October Jambiani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Jambiani
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
24°C 
254 hours 
30 mm 
7 days 
29°C 
25°C 
277 hours 
64 mm 
8 days 
29°C 
26°C 
251 hours 
91 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Jambiani

Paje

In October Paje generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Paje
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
24°C 
30 mm 
7 days 
29°C 
25°C 
64 mm 
8 days 
30°C 
25°C 
92 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Paje

Bwejuu

In October Bwejuu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bwejuu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
24°C 
29 mm 
7 days 
29°C 
25°C 
64 mm 
8 days 
30°C 
25°C 
92 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Bwejuu

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Zanzibar, in Tanzania.

Is October the best time to visit Zanzibar?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Zanzibar City, October might be a good time to visit Zanzibar.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Zanzibar City. On the other hand, the weather in April tends to be poor.

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