Zanzibar weather in September
Planning a getaway to Zanzibar this September 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 September?
Zanzibar is a region in Tanzania. September in Zanzibar generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C in Nungwi to 29°C in Mbweni. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Mbweni and 24°C in Nungwi.
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Pingwe with an average of 29 mm to moderate rainfall in Nungwi with 40 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Zanzibar City typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Zanzibar in September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Zanzibar climate page.
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What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar City
In September Zanzibar City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Nungwi
In September Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jambiani
In September Jambiani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Paje
In September Paje generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bwejuu
In September Bwejuu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Zanzibar?
We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to Zanzibar. Typically, the climate in Zanzibar City is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Zanzibar City. The weather in April, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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