Zanzibar Weather Forecast
Zanzibar weather: 79°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
Active alerts for Zanzibar
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Weather in Zanzibar right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:54 AM, Oct 1 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Zanzibar
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 72° | 49% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 74° | 27% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 85° / 74° | 88% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 84° / 73° | 96% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 74° | 53% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 81° / 74° | 91% · 0,8 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 75° | 66% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 74° | 78% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 83° / 73° | 77% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌧️ Showers | 80° / 74° | 79% · 1,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 77° / 74° | 66% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 81° / 75° | 77% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌧️ Showers | 77° / 74° | 69% · 1,2 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 74° | 81% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 83° / 74° | 48% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 65% | -- | — |
Climate in Zanzibar month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90° | 78° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 92° | 78° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 89° | 77° | 6,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 83° | 76° | 15,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 83° | 76° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 82° | 74° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 72° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 83° | 72° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 85° | 72° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 87° | 74° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 87° | 75° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 88° | 77° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Zanzibar
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Air quality and pollen in Zanzibar
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
Weather by beach in Zanzibar
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
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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 10:54 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - 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 October 1, 2026 at 10:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
