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.
The best time to visit Nungwi Beach is February, June, July, August, September and October. 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 August is the coldest with lows near 73°F.
Nearby highlights include Mount Kilimanjaro.
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° | 73° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 83° | 74° | 1,9 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.
When is the best time to visit Nungwi Beach?
February, June, July, August, September and October 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 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 October 1, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
