Zanzibar City Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Zanzibar City: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Zanzibar City month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 32° | 25° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrero | 33° | 26° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 31° | 25° | 175 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 29° | 24° | 387 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| may | 29° | 24° | 216 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junio | 28° | 23° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julio | 28° | 22° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 29° | 22° | 33 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septiembre | 30° | 22° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octubre | 31° | 23° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noviembre | 30° | 24° | 197 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | 31° | 25° | 141 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Tropical. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zanzibar City
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Zanzibar City compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Zanzibar City.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar | 0 km | 27°C | about the same | 1581 mm |
| Nungwi Beach | 50 km | 27°C | about the same | 1435 mm |
| Mount Kilimanjaro | 401 km | -8°C | 35°C cooler | 6084 mm |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 526 km | 18°C | 9°C cooler | 905 mm |
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | 595 km | 20°C | 7°C cooler | 881 mm |
Mejor época para visitar Zanzibar City
Go in julio, agosto and septiembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: abril, may and noviembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zanzibar City
Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 29°C is in line con the 29°C typical for this month.
A 98% 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 diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 4°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What a pack, what a skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dom.glasses, 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 abril, may and noviembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Zanzibar City is a city in Tanzania. Zanzibar City is known for Stone Town and spice island beaches. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 220.000.
Ahora mismo hay 25°C (77°F) in Zanzibar City con mayormente despejado. La sensación térmica es de 27°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 23°C a 29°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 98%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 7/10 – buenas condiciones.
La mejor época para visitar Zanzibar City is julio, agosto and septiembre. El clima es tropical. abril, may and noviembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. febrero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 33°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 22°C.
Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Zanzibar and Nungwi Beach.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 29°C is in line con the 29°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 6 PM a 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zanzibar City today at 9.1/10. 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.
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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 África.
What is the weather like in Zanzibar City ahora mismo?
It is currently 25°C (77°F) con mayormente despejado. Humedad is 78% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Zanzibar City?
julio, agosto and septiembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar City, which has a tropical climate. abril, may and noviembre 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 hora local is 10:53 AM.
How many people live in Zanzibar City?
Zanzibar City has a population of approximately 220.000.
What are the top things a do in Zanzibar City?
Popular options include Zanzibar and Nungwi Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 agosto 26, 2026 at 10:53 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
