Geography of Nungwi Beach
Geography of Nungwi Beach: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Nungwi Beach
Zanzibar City is 31 mi to the south, Mount Kilimanjaro is 227 mi to the north-west, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is 314 mi to the north-west and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 345 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 5°43′34″S 39°17′43.1″E (-5.7261, 39.2953)
Quick facts about Nungwi Beach
Summary
Nungwi Beach is a beach in Zanzibar. Nungwi Beach is a beach known for dhow sunsets on Zanzibar's north tip.
Right now it is 78°F (26°C) in Nungwi Beach with clear sky. It feels like 82°F. Today runs from 73°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Nungwi Beach is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. March, April and November tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 74°F.
Nearby highlights include Mount Kilimanjaro.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 80°F is in line with the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Nungwi Beach today at 7.9/10. 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.
Climate in Nungwi Beach month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86° | 80° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 87° | 80° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 87° | 79° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 83° | 76° | 15,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 83° | 76° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 82° | 75° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 74° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 82° | 74° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 83° | 74° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 85° | 76° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 85° | 77° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 85° | 79° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nungwi Beach?
Nungwi Beach is a beach in Zanzibar. Its coordinates are -5.7261, 39.2953. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Nungwi Beach right now?
It is currently 78°F (26°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 79% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Nungwi Beach?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Nungwi Beach, which has a temperate climate. March, April and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Nungwi Beach in?
Nungwi Beach observes Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00). The local time is 12:09 AM.
What are the top things to do in Nungwi Beach?
Popular options include Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 26, 2026 at 12:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
