Zanzibar City weather in August (Zanzibar, Tanzania)

How is August weather typically in Zanzibar City? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Zanzibar City is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 28°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 23°C. This coolest month of the year still offers plenty of warmth and comfortable days.

Precipitation

Zanzibar City in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. This month experiences about 8 days of rain according to historical data.

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 Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Tanzania in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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