Zanzibar Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Zanzibar: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Zanzibar month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | 32° | 25° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 33° | 26° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 31° | 25° | 175 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 29° | 24° | 387 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Μάι | 29° | 24° | 216 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 28° | 23° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Ιούλιος | 28° | 22° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Αύγουστος | 29° | 22° | 46 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 30° | 22° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | 31° | 23° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 30° | 24° | 197 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 31° | 25° | 141 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Tropical. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zanzibar
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Zanzibar compares με 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 |
Κλίμα by beach in Zanzibar
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Zanzibar
Go in Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Απρίλιος, Μάι and Νοέμβριος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zanzibar
Today is about average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 32°C is in line με the 31°C typical for this month.
Βροχή is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
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 Δεκέμβριος έως Φεβρουάριος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 4°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Κυρglasses, 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 Απρίλιος, Μάι and Νοέμβριος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Zanzibar is an island in Τανζανία. Zanzibar is an island known for Stone Town and spice plantations.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 24°C (75°F) in Zanzibar με Αίθριος. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 28°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 24°C έως 32°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - Εξαιρετικές συνθήκες — φύγετε τώρα.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Zanzibar is Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος. Το κλίμα είναι tropical. Απρίλιος, Μάι and Νοέμβριος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Φεβρουάριος is the warmest month με average highs near 33°C, while Αύγουστος is the coldest με lows near 22°C.
Nearby highlights include Nungwi Beach.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is about average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 32°C is in line με the 31°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 7 AM έως 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Zanzibar today at 9.6/10. 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 Τανζανία. Its coordinates are -6.1659, 39.2026. It lies in Αφρική.
What is the weather like in Zanzibar τώρα?
It is currently 24°C (75°F) με Αίθριος. Υγρασία is 84% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Zanzibar?
Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar, which has a tropical climate. Απρίλιος, Μάι and Νοέμβριος 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 7:38 AM.
What are the top things έως 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα 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 Οκτώβριος 27, 2026 at 7:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
