Zanzibar City Weather Forecast
Zanzibar City weather: 77°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 83° / 73°
Drizzle · 100% rain · wind 13 mph
⛈️ 81° / 72°
Thunderstorm · 98% rain · wind 14 mph
Best time to go outside today
6 PM - 9 PM · comfort score 8.2/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, 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
- If your dates are flexible, avoid April, May and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 Africa.
What is the weather like in Zanzibar City right now?
It is currently 77°F (25°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 78% and wind is 10 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 2:13 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 26, 2026 at 2:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
