Island in Tanzania

Things to Do in Zanzibar

Top things to do in Zanzibar: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☁️ 79°F now🕔 10:44 AM local📅 Best: July, August and September

Things to do in Zanzibar

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Zanzibar.

Map of Zanzibar

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

Weather in Zanzibar right now

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79°F
Overcast · feels like 85°F
Humidity75%
Wind4 mph SSE
Gusts10 mph
UV index2.1 · Low
Cloud cover85%
Pressure1017 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 24 mi
Air quality49 · Good
Sea temperature81°F
Wave height0.2 m
Sunrise6:08 AM
Sunset6:17 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 79%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:44 AM, Oct 1 local time.

⚠️Sat, Oct 10: heavy rain, 1,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Best time to visit Zanzibar

Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: April, May and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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Summary

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

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Zanzibar with overcast. It feels like 85°F. Today runs from 72°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 49%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Zanzibar is July, August and September. The climate is tropical. April, May and November tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 72°F.

Nearby highlights include Nungwi Beach.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zanzibar today at 9.5/10. 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?

Zanzibar is an island in Tanzania. Its coordinates are -6.1659, 39.2026. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Zanzibar right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 75% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar, which has a tropical climate. April, May 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 10:44 AM.

What are the top things to 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.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap 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 October 1, 2026 at 10:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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