Zanzibar City Weather Forecast
Zanzibar City weather: 74°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:25 PM, Aug 21 local time.
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Where is Zanzibar City?
Zanzibar City is a city in Tanzania. Its coordinates are -6.1659, 39.2026. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Zanzibar City right now?
It is currently 74°F (23°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 90% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar City?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar City, which has a tropical climate. April, May 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 3:25 PM.
How many people live in Zanzibar City?
Zanzibar City has a population of approximately 220.000.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 21, 2026 at 3:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
