Zanzibar City Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Zanzibar City: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Zanzibar City month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 32° | 25° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 33° | 26° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 31° | 25° | 175 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 29° | 24° | 387 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 29° | 24° | 216 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 28° | 23° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 28° | 22° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 29° | 22° | 46 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 30° | 22° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 31° | 23° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 30° | 24° | 197 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 31° | 25° | 141 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Tropical. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zanzibar City
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Zanzibar City compares met 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 | 1592 mm |
| Nungwi Beach | 50 km | 27°C | about the same | 1446 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 |
Beste reistijd Zanzibar City
Go in juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: april, mei and november – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zanzibar City
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 28°C is 2.3°C below the 31°C typical for this month.
A 51% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point – carry a layer, but do not cancel.
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 december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 4°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, 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 april, mei and november – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Zanzibar City is a city in Tanzania. Zanzibar City is known for Stone Town and spice island beaches. Er wonen ongeveer 220.000.
Op dit moment is het 28°C (83°F) in Zanzibar City met bewolkt. Het voelt als 31°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 23°C en 28°C. De kans op neerslag is 51%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 7.8/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om Zanzibar City is juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is tropical. april, mei and november zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 33°C, terwijl augustus is de koudste maand, met minima rond 22°C.
Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Zanzibar and Nungwi Beach.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 28°C is 2.3°C below the 31°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 6 PM en 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zanzibar City today at 8.6/10. 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 City?
Zanzibar City is a city in Tanzania. Its coordinates are -6.1659, 39.2026. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Zanzibar City nu?
It is currently 28°C (83°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 64% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Zanzibar City?
juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar City, which has a tropical climate. april, mei and november 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 lokale tijd is 2:45 PM.
How many people live in Zanzibar City?
Zanzibar City has a population of approximately 220.000.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
