Island in Tanzanija

Best Time do Visit Zanzibar

Najboljši čas za obisk Zanzibar: julij, avgust and september. Mesec-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

☁️ 23°C now🕔 5:54 AM local📅 Best: julij, avgust and september

Najboljši čas za obisk Zanzibar

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

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

januar★★★★
februar★★★★
marec★★★☆☆
april★★★☆☆
maj★★★☆☆
junij★★★★
julij★★★★
avgust★★★★★
september★★★★
oktober★★★★
november★★★☆☆
december★★★☆☆

Podnebje in Zanzibar month by month

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

janfebmaraprmajjunjulavgsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MesecAvg highAvg lowDežfallRating
januar32°25°92 mm★★★★
februar33°26°56 mm★★★★
marec31°25°175 mm★★★☆☆
april29°24°387 mm★★★☆☆
maj29°24°216 mm★★★☆☆
junij28°23°99 mm★★★★
julij28°22°45 mm★★★★
avgust29°22°34 mm★★★★★
september30°22°45 mm★★★★
oktober31°23°95 mm★★★★
november30°24°197 mm★★★☆☆
december31°25°141 mm★★★☆☆

Podnebje type: Tropical. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Zanzibar compares z 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

Najboljši čas za obisk each beach in Zanzibar

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

What do pack, what do skip

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

Povzetek

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

Trenutno je 23°C (74°F) in Zanzibar z delno oblačno. Občutek je 27°C. Danes so temperature od 23°C do 29°C. Verjetnost padavin je 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - dobre razmere.

Najboljši čas za obisk Zanzibar is julij, avgust and september. Podnebje je tropical. april, maj and november tend do be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month z average highs near 33°C, while avgust is the coldest z lows near 22°C.

Nearby highlights include Nungwi Beach.

Preprosto povedano. Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 29°C is in line z 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 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.

Vreme v Zanzibar zdaj

☁️
23°C
Delno oblačno · feels like 27°C
Vlažnost86%
Veter8 km/h SSE
Sunki18 km/h
UV-indeks0 · Nizko
Oblačnost52%
Tlak1017 hPa
VidljivostGood · 19 km
Kakovost zraka50 · Good
Temperatura morja27°C
Višina valov0.4 m
Sončni vzhod6:15 AM
Sončni zahod6:20 PM
Luna🌒 Waxing crescent · 19%

Open-Meteo Updated 5:54 AM, sep 16 local time.

⚠️ned, sep 20: heavy rain, 27 mm. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

soburday, sep 19

🌦️ 29° / 23°

Pršenje · 86% rain · wind 20 km/h

nedday, sep 20

🌦️ 27° / 23°

Light showers · 93% rain · wind 20 km/h

Kaj početi in Zanzibar

Znamenitosti, parks and landmarks in and around Zanzibar.

Quick facts about Zanzibar

VrstaIsland
DržavaTanzanija
CelinaAfrika
Koordinate6°9′57.2″S 39°12′9.4″E (-6.1659, 39.2026)
Known forStone Town and spice plantations
Lokalni čas5:54 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsjulij, avgust and september
PodnebjeTropical

Explore Zanzibar

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Zanzibar?

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

What is the weather like in Zanzibar zdaj?

It is currently 23°C (74°F) z delno oblačno. Vlažnost is 86% and wind is 8 km/h.

When is the best time do visit Zanzibar?

julij, avgust and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar, which has a tropical climate. april, maj 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 5:54 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.
Napoved and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Kakovost zraka and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Podnebje 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 16, 2026 at 5:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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