Average Weather January in Zanzibar City (Zanzibar), Tanzania

The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Zanzibar City in January is 25.0°C (77°F). The amount of rain in January is normal with an average of 78mm (3.1in). The average maximum temperature lies around 30.0°C (86°F). During the night it can be very warm and sticky. With a water temperature of around 27.0°C (80.6°F), this is a great month to swim. If you enjoy looking at a blue sky and like sunbathing than this month is a great period to visit Zanzibar City. It has 251 hours of sun.

So what to wear in January? Visitors traveling to Zanzibar City should plan on bringing a totally waterproof rain jacket since it will be raining some days. Also bring your shorts and or a skirt because it can be very warm or even hot.

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For other monthly weather averages and what to do in January look at the numbers below.