Island in Tanzania

Zanzibar Rejser Guide

Zanzibar travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time og visit, things og do and nearby places.

☁️ 28°C now🕔 9:55 AM local📅 Best: juli, august and september

Active alerts for Zanzibar

⚠️søn, sep 20: heavy rain, 27 mm. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Resumé

Zanzibar is an island in Tanzania. Zanzibar is an island known for Stone Town and spice plantations.

Lige nu er det 28°C (82°F) in Zanzibar med overskyet. Det føles som 28°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 23°C og 29°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 59%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - gode forhold.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Zanzibar 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 Nungwi Beach.

Kort sagt. Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 29°C is in line med the 30°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 today at 8.3/10. 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.

Kort over Zanzibar

Interactive map med nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Koordinater: 6°9′57.2″S 39°12′9.4″E (-6.1659, 39.2026)

Vejret i Zanzibar lige nu

☁️
28°C
Overskyet · feels like 28°C
Luftfugtighed61%
Vind22 km/h SE
Vindstød39 km/h
UV-indeks5.3 · Moderat
Skydække94%
Tryk1020 hPa
SigtbarhedGood · 19 km
Luftkvalitet52 · Moderat
Havtemperatur27°C
Bølgehøjde0.4 m
Solopgang6:15 AM
Solnedgang6:20 PM
Måne🌒 Waxing crescent · 19%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Open-Meteo Updated 9:55 AM, sep 16 local time.

⚠️søn, sep 20: heavy rain, 27 mm. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

lørurday, sep 19

🌦️ 29° / 23°

Støvregn · 85% rain · wind 20 km/h

sønday, sep 20

🌦️ 27° / 23°

Light showers · 95% rain · wind 20 km/h

Quick facts about Zanzibar

TypeIsland
LandTanzania
KontinentAfrika
Koordinater6°9′57.2″S 39°12′9.4″E (-6.1659, 39.2026)
Known forStone Town and spice plantations
Lokal tid9:55 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsjuli, august and september
KlimaTropical

Ting at lave in Zanzibar

Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Zanzibar.

Bedste rejsetid Zanzibar

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 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 - 6 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.

Beaches in Zanzibar

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Explore Zanzibar

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Rejser Guide for related places

Frequently asked questions

Where is Zanzibar?

Zanzibar is an island in Tanzania. Its coordinates are -6.1659, 39.2026. It lies in Afrika.

What is the weather like in Zanzibar lige nu?

It is currently 28°C (82°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 61% and wind is 22 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Zanzibar?

juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar, which has a tropical climate. april, maj and november 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 9:55 AM.

What are the top things og 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kort tilesOpenStreetKort contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 september 16, 2026 at 9:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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