Zanzibar City weather in August (Zanzibar, Tanzania)

How is the weather in Zanzibar City in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Zanzibar City, August is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 23°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Zanzibar City in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zanzibar City climate page with graphs.

 

Zanzibar City, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 37 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Tanzania in August

Find out more about the weather in Tanzania in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Zanzibar City in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Tanzania? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Tanzania. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.