Island in Tanzánia

Zanzibar Podnebie and Average Počasie

Podnebie of Zanzibar: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌦️ 29°C now🕔 10:34 AM local📅 Best: júl, august and september

Podnebie in Zanzibar month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmarapraugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MesiacAvg highAvg lowDážďfallRating
január32°25°92 mm★★★★
február33°26°56 mm★★★★
marec31°25°175 mm★★★☆☆
apríl29°24°387 mm★★★☆☆
máj29°24°216 mm★★★☆☆
jún28°23°99 mm★★★★
júl28°22°45 mm★★★★
august29°22°34 mm★★★★★
september30°22°45 mm★★★★
október31°23°95 mm★★★★
november30°24°197 mm★★★☆☆
december31°25°141 mm★★★☆☆

Podnebie type: Tropical. Zdroj: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Zanzibar

Vysokéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day36°Cmar 17, 2025
Coldest night20°Caug 5, 2024
Wettest day73 mmmáj 5, 2024

How Zanzibar compares s nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Zanzibar.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Zanzibar City0 km27°Cabout the same1582 mm
Mount Kilimanjaro401 km-8°C35°C cooler6065 mm
Ngorongoro Conservation Area526 km18°C9°C cooler905 mm
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport595 km20°C7°C cooler882 mm

Podnebie by beach in Zanzibar

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Najlepší čas na návštevu Zanzibar

Go in júl, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: apríl, máj and november - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

január★★★★
február★★★★
marec★★★☆☆
apríl★★★☆☆
máj★★★☆☆
jún★★★★
júl★★★★
august★★★★★
september★★★★
október★★★★
november★★★☆☆
december★★★☆☆

What this means for Zanzibar

Compared s normal

Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 29°C is in line s the 30°C typical for this month.

Dážď chance explained

A 92% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Cestovanie and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december do február.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 4°C - an unusually even climate through the year.

What do pack, what do skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • neglasses, 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 apríl, máj and november - historically the least comfortable months here.

Zhrnutie

Zanzibar is an island in Tanzánia. Zanzibar is an island known for Stone Town and spice plantations.

Momentálne je 29°C (83°F) in Zanzibar s light drizzle. Pocitová teplota je 31°C. Dnes sa teploty pohybujú od 23°C do 29°C. Pravdepodobnosť zrážok je 92%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - priemerné — plánujte podľa počÁzia.

Najlepší čas na návštevu Zanzibar is júl, august and september. Podnebie je tropical. apríl, máj and november tend do be the least comfortable months. február is the warmest month s average highs near 33°C, while august is the coldest s lows near 22°C.

Nearby highlights include Nungwi Beach.

Jednoducho povedané. Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 29°C is in line s the 30°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 6 PM do 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zanzibar today at 8.4/10. 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.

Quick facts about Zanzibar

TypIsland
KrajinaTanzánia
KontinentAfrika
Súradnice6°9′57.2″S 39°12′9.4″E (-6.1659, 39.2026)
Known forStone Town and spice plantations
Miestny čas10:34 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsjúl, august and september
PodnebieTropical

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Zanzibar?

Zanzibar is an island in Tanzánia. Its coordinates are -6.1659, 39.2026. It lies in Afrika.

What is the weather like in Zanzibar práve teraz?

It is currently 29°C (83°F) s light drizzle. Vlhkosť is 62% and wind is 16 km/h.

When is the best time do visit Zanzibar?

júl, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar, which has a tropical climate. apríl, máj 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 local time is 10:34 AM.

What are the top things do 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.
Predpoveď and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Kvalita ovzdušia and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Podnebie averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 september 15, 2026 at 10:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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