Island in Tanzania

Zanzibar Reizen Guide

Zanzibar travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time en visit, things en do and nearby places.

🌙 24°C now🕔 10:57 PM local📅 Best: juli, augustus and september

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 (74°F) in Zanzibar met overwegend helder. Het voelt als 29°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 23°C en 32°C. De kans op neerslag is 49%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.7/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.

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 32°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 8.9/10. 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.

Kaart van Zanzibar

Interactieve kaart met plaatsen in de buurt. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coördinaten: 6°9′57.2″S 39°12′9.4″E (-6.1659, 39.2026)

Weer in Zanzibar nu

🌙
24°C
Overwegend helder · voelt als 29°C
Luchtvochtigheid95%
Wind1 km/h SSE
Windstoten2 km/h
UV-index0 · Laag
Bewolking26%
Luchtdruk1012 hPa
ZichtbaarheidExcellent · 28 km
Luchtkwaliteit34 · Good
Zeetemperatuur28°C
Golfhoogte0.4 m
Zonsopkomst5:58 AM
Zonsondergang6:15 PM
Maan🌔 Waxing gibbous · 95%

Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 10:57 PM, okt 24 lokale tijd.

Weekend outlook

zaurday, okt 24

🌦️ 32° / 23°

Motregen · 49% rain · wind 16 km/h

zoday, okt 25

🌦️ 30° / 25°

Motregen · 98% rain · wind 29 km/h

Quick facts about Zanzibar

TypeIsland
LandTanzania
ContinentAfrika
Coördinaten6°9′57.2″S 39°12′9.4″E (-6.1659, 39.2026)
Known forStone Town and spice plantations
Lokale tijd10:57 PM (UTC+03:00)
Beste maandenjuli, augustus and september
KlimaatTropical

Dingen om te doen in Zanzibar

Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Zanzibar.

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.

januari★★★★☆
februari★★★★☆
maart★★★☆☆
april★★★☆☆
mei★★★☆☆
juni★★★★☆
juli★★★★☆
augustus★★★★☆
september★★★★☆
oktober★★★★☆
november★★★☆☆
december★★★☆☆

What en pack, what en skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • zoglasses, 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
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid april, mei and november – historically the least comfortable months here.

Beaches in Zanzibar

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Explore Zanzibar

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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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 (74°F) met overwegend helder. Luchtvochtigheid is 95% and wind is 1 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 10:57 PM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kaart tilesOpenStreetKaart contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 24, 2026 at 10:57 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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