Zanzibar City weather in October (Zanzibar, Tanzania)

Planning a trip to Zanzibar City in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Zanzibar City generally has high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Zanzibar City in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  

Where to go in Tanzania in October

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

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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 October?

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 October.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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