Zanzibar Klima and Average Wetter
Klima of Zanzibar: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Zanzibar month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 32° | 25° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Februar | 33° | 26° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| März | 31° | 25° | 175 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 29° | 24° | 387 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mai | 29° | 24° | 216 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Juni | 28° | 23° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juli | 28° | 22° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 29° | 22° | 46 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 30° | 22° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Oktober | 31° | 23° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 30° | 24° | 197 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | 31° | 25° | 141 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Tropical. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zanzibar
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Zanzibar compares mit 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 |
Klima by beach in Zanzibar
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
Beste Reisezeit Zanzibar
Go in Juli, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, Mai and November – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zanzibar
Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of 30°C is in line mit the 31°C typical for this month.
A 73% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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 Dezember und Februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 4°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What und pack, what und skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- So.glasses, 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
- If your dates are flexible, avoid April, Mai and November – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Zanzibar is an island in Tansania. Zanzibar is an island known for Stone Town and spice plantations.
Aktuell sind es 24°C (75°F) in Zanzibar mit bedeckt. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 27°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 23°C und 30°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 73%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 7.9/10 – gute bedingungen.
Die beste Reisezeit für Zanzibar is Juli, August and September. Das Klima ist tropical. April, Mai and November sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Februar ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 33°C, während August ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 22°C.
Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Nungwi Beach.
Kurz gesagt. Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of 30°C is in line mit the 31°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 6 PM und 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zanzibar today at 9.5/10. 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
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is an island in Tansania. Its coordinates are -6.1659, 39.2026. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Zanzibar jetzt?
It is currently 24°C (75°F) mit bedeckt. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 89% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Zanzibar?
Juli, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar, which has a tropical climate. April, Mai 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 Ortszeit is 7:36 AM.
What are the top things und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 Oktober 6, 2026 at 7:36 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
