Zanzibar Clima and Average Meteo
Clima of Zanzibar: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Zanzibar month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mese | Massima media | Minima media | Precipitazioni | Valutazione |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gennaio | 32° | 25° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febbraio | 33° | 26° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 31° | 25° | 175 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| aprile | 29° | 24° | 387 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mag | 29° | 24° | 216 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| giugno | 28° | 23° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| luglio | 28° | 22° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 29° | 22° | 46 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| settembre | 30° | 22° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ottobre | 31° | 23° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 30° | 24° | 197 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dicembre | 31° | 25° | 141 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Tropical. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zanzibar
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Zanzibar compares con 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 |
Clima by beach in Zanzibar
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
Periodo migliore per visitare Zanzibar
Go in luglio, agosto and settembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: aprile, mag and novembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zanzibar
Today is about average for ottobre. The forecast high of 31°C is in line con the 31°C typical for this month.
A 96% 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 dicembre a febbraio.
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
- domglasses, 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 aprile, mag and novembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Riepilogo
Zanzibar is an island in Tanzania. Zanzibar is an island known for Stone Town and spice plantations.
Attualmente ci sono 25°C (76°F) in Zanzibar con sereno. La temperatura percepita è di 30°C. Oggi le temperature vanno da 25°C a 31°C. La probabilità di precipitazioni è del 96%. Le condizioni per le visite turistiche sono valutate 7.3/10 – buone condizioni.
Il periodo migliore per visitare Zanzibar is luglio, agosto and settembre. Il clima è tropical. aprile, mag and novembre tendono a essere i mesi meno confortevoli. febbraio è il mese più caldo, con massime medie intorno a 33°C, mentre agosto è il mese più freddo, con minime intorno a 22°C.
Tra i luoghi di interesse nelle vicinanze ci sono Nungwi Beach.
In parole semplici. Today is about average for ottobre. The forecast high of 31°C is in line con the 31°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 today at 8.5/10. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is an island in Tanzania. Its coordinates are -6.1659, 39.2026. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Zanzibar ora?
It is currently 25°C (76°F) con sereno. Umidità is 95% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Zanzibar?
luglio, agosto and settembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar, which has a tropical climate. aprile, mag and novembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zanzibar in?
Zanzibar observes Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00). The ora locale is 9:11 PM.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsioni and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualità dell’aria 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 ottobre 25, 2026 at 9:11 PM ora locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
