Zanzibar المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Zanzibar: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Zanzibar month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 32° | 25° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| فبراير | 33° | 26° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| مارس | 31° | 25° | 175 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| أبريل | 29° | 24° | 387 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ماي | 29° | 24° | 216 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يونيو | 28° | 23° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يوليو | 28° | 22° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أغسطس | 29° | 22° | 46 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| سبتمبر | 30° | 22° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أكتوبر | 31° | 23° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| نوفمبر | 30° | 24° | 197 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | 31° | 25° | 141 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
المناخ type: Tropical. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zanzibar
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Zanzibar compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Zanzibar.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar City | 0 km | 27°C | about the same | 1592 mm |
| Mount Kilimanjaro | 401 km | -8°C | 35°C cooler | 5964 mm |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 526 km | 18°C | 9°C cooler | 898 mm |
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | 595 km | 20°C | 7°C cooler | 884 mm |
المناخ by beach in Zanzibar
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
أفضل وقت للزيارة Zanzibar
Go in يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: أبريل, ماي and نوفمبر - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zanzibar
Today is about average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 32°C is in line مع the 31°C typical for this month.
A 49% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in ديسمبر و فبراير.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 4°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What و pack, what و skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- الأحدglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid أبريل, ماي and نوفمبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Zanzibar is an island in تنزانيا. Zanzibar is an island known for Stone Town and spice plantations.
درجة الحرارة الآن 24°C (74°F) in Zanzibar مع صحو غالبًا. المحسوسة 29°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 23°C و 32°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 49%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - ممتاز — انطلق الآن.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Zanzibar is يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر. المناخ tropical. أبريل, ماي and نوفمبر tend و be the least comfortable months. فبراير is the warmest month مع average highs near 33°C, while أغسطس is the coldest مع lows near 22°C.
Nearby highlights include Nungwi Beach.
باختصار. Today is about average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 32°C is in line مع the 31°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 6 PM و 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zanzibar today at 8.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is an island in تنزانيا. Its coordinates are -6.1659, 39.2026. It lies in أفريقيا.
What is the weather like in Zanzibar الآن?
It is currently 24°C (74°F) مع صحو غالبًا. الرطوبة is 95% and wind is 1 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Zanzibar?
يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar, which has a tropical climate. أبريل, ماي and نوفمبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zanzibar in?
Zanzibar observes Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00). The local time is 11:46 PM.
What are the top things و do in Zanzibar?
Popular options include Nungwi Beach.
What places are in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar covers 1 places in this atlas, including Nungwi Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 24, 2026 at 11:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
