Our verdict
The best time to visit Zanzibar is June-September
During the warmer months, temperatures in Zanzibar can rise to a maximum of 32℃ (90℉). The weather in the winter, especially around July, can reach a minimum of 23℃ (73℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Zanzibar when the days are longest, you should visit in November. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Zanzibar in April. Head over there in September instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Zanzibar, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Zanzibar seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Zanzibar as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Zanzibar is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Zanzibar
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Zanzibar for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Zanzibar climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Zanzibar for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Zanzibar in January
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zanzibar in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zanzibar in February
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zanzibar in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zanzibar in March
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 111mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zanzibar in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Zanzibar in April
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 296mm (12") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zanzibar in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zanzibar in May
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 217mm (9") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zanzibar in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zanzibar in June
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zanzibar in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zanzibar in July
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zanzibar in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zanzibar in August
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zanzibar in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zanzibar in September
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zanzibar in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Zanzibar in October
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 79mm (3") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zanzibar in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zanzibar in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 106mm (4") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zanzibar in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Zanzibar in December
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 114mm (4") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Zanzibar in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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