Zanzibar Weather Forecast
Zanzibar weather: 87°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Zanzibar
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 32 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 1,1 in, 2,2 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Zanzibar
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
16-day forecast for Zanzibar
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 74° | 6% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 89° / 75° | 47% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 76° | 100% · 0,3 in | 16 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 83° / 73° | 76% · 1,1 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 75° | 71% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 74° | 61% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 72° | 47% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 72° | 55% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 73° | 67% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 74° | 75% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 75° | 75% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 76° | 73% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 75° | 69% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 75° | 65% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 76° | 63% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 74° | 35% | 12 mph | 9 |
What this means for Zanzibar
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 88°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 40°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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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 87°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 63% and wind is 9 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 10:05 PM.
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 23, 2026 at 10:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
