Zanzibar City Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Zanzibar City: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Zanzibar City month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 32° | 25° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 33° | 26° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 31° | 25° | 175 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 29° | 24° | 387 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 29° | 24° | 216 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 28° | 23° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 28° | 22° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 29° | 22° | 46 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 30° | 22° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 31° | 23° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 30° | 24° | 197 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 31° | 25° | 141 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Tropical. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Zanzibar City
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Zanzibar City compares med 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 tid å besøke Zanzibar City
Go in juli, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: april, mai and november - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zanzibar City
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 30°C is in line med the 31°C typical for this month.
A 24% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
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 desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 4°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 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, mai and november - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Zanzibar City is a city in Tanzania. Zanzibar City is known for Stone Town and spice island beaches. Befolkningen er rundt 220.000.
Akkurat nå er det 25°C (77°F) in Zanzibar City med klarvær. Det føles som 27°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 23°C til 30°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 24%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - utmerket — dra nå.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Zanzibar City is juli, august and september. Klimaet er tropical. april, mai and november tend til be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 33°C, while august is the coldest med lows near 22°C.
Nearby highlights include Zanzibar and Nungwi Beach.
Kort sagt. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 30°C is in line med the 31°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Zanzibar City today at 9.2/10. 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 akkurat nå?
It is currently 25°C (77°F) med klarvær. Luftfuktighet is 78% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Zanzibar City?
juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar City, which has a tropical climate. april, mai 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 local time is 2:10 AM.
How many people live in Zanzibar City?
Zanzibar City has a population of approximately 220.000.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 1, 2026 at 2:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
