Zanzibar Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Zanzibar: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Zanzibar 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
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Zanzibar compares met 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 |
Klimaat by beach in Zanzibar
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Zanzibar
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
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 30°C is in line met the 31°C typical for this month.
A 73% 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 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 is an island in Tanzania. Zanzibar is an island known for Stone Town and spice plantations.
Op dit moment is het 24°C (75°F) in Zanzibar met bewolkt. Het voelt als 27°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 23°C en 30°C. De kans op neerslag is 73%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 7.9/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om Zanzibar 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 Nungwi Beach.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 30°C is in line met 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 today at 9.5/10. 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 Afrika.
What is the weather like in Zanzibar nu?
It is currently 24°C (75°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 89% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Zanzibar?
juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar, which has a tropical climate. april, mei and november are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zanzibar in?
Zanzibar observes Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00). The lokale tijd is 5:11 AM.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 6, 2026 at 5:11 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
