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Zanzibar City Klima and Average Vejr

Klima of Zanzibar City: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌙 23°C now🕔 2:22 PM local📅 Best: juli, august and september👥 220.000

Klima in Zanzibar City month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmajjunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar32°25°92 mm★★★★
februar33°26°56 mm★★★★
marts31°25°175 mm★★★☆☆
april29°24°387 mm★★★☆☆
maj29°24°216 mm★★★☆☆
juni28°23°99 mm★★★★
juli28°22°45 mm★★★★
august29°22°33 mm★★★★★
september30°22°45 mm★★★★
oktober31°23°95 mm★★★★
november30°24°197 mm★★★☆☆
december31°25°141 mm★★★☆☆

Klima type: Tropical. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Zanzibar City

Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day36°Cmar 17, 2025
Coldest night20°Caug 5, 2024
Wettest day73 mmmaj 5, 2024

How Zanzibar City compares med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Zanzibar City.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Zanzibar0 km27°Cabout the same1581 mm
Nungwi Beach50 km27°Cabout the same1435 mm
Mount Kilimanjaro401 km-8°C35°C cooler6084 mm
Ngorongoro Conservation Area526 km18°C9°C cooler905 mm
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport595 km20°C7°C cooler881 mm

Bedste rejsetid Zanzibar City

Go in juli, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: april, maj and november - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★★★
februar★★★★
marts★★★☆☆
april★★★☆☆
maj★★★☆☆
juni★★★★
juli★★★★
august★★★★★
september★★★★
oktober★★★★
november★★★☆☆
december★★★☆☆

What this means for Zanzibar City

Compared med normal

Today is about average for august. The forecast high of 29°C is in line med the 29°C typical for this month.

Regn chance explained

A 95% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Rejser and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december og februar.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 4°C - an unusually even climate through the year.

What og pack, what og skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • sønglasses, 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
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid april, maj and november - historically the least comfortable months here.

Resumé

Zanzibar City is a city in Tanzania. Zanzibar City is known for Stone Town and spice island beaches. Der bor omkring 220.000.

Lige nu er det 23°C (73°F) in Zanzibar City med mest klart. Det føles som 27°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 23°C og 29°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 95%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - gode forhold.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Zanzibar City is juli, august and september. Klimaet er tropical. april, maj and november tend og be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 33°C, while august is the coldest med lows near 22°C.

Nearby highlights include Zanzibar and Nungwi Beach.

Kort sagt. Today is about average for august. The forecast high of 29°C is in line med the 29°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 6 PM og 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zanzibar City today at 8.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Zanzibar City

TypeCity
LandTanzania
KontinentAfrika
Koordinater6°9′57.2″S 39°12′9.4″E (-6.1659, 39.2026)
Befolkning220.000
Known forStone Town and spice island beaches
Lokal tid2:22 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsjuli, august and september
KlimaTropical

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Zanzibar City?

Zanzibar City is a city in Tanzania. Its coordinates are -6.1659, 39.2026. It lies in Afrika.

What is the weather like in Zanzibar City lige nu?

It is currently 23°C (73°F) med mest klart. Luftfugtighed is 93% and wind is 5 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Zanzibar City?

juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar City, which has a tropical climate. april, maj and november are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Zanzibar City in?

Zanzibar City observes Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00). The local time is 2:22 PM.

How many people live in Zanzibar City?

Zanzibar City has a population of approximately 220.000.

What are the top things og do in Zanzibar City?

Popular options include Zanzibar and Nungwi Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prognose and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 august 23, 2026 at 2:22 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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