Zanzibar Weather Forecast
Zanzibar weather: 86°F, heavy drizzle. 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 29 mph and 1 thunderstorm day in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 1,4 in, 4,0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 87° / 71° | 61% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 87° / 74° | 82% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 73° | 63% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 82° / 73° | 93% · 0,8 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 75° | 53% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 73° | 82% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 75° | 73% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌧️ Showers | 81° / 73° | 85% · 1,4 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 74° | 69% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 74° | 79% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 76° | 70% · 0,4 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 74° | 55% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 73° | 63% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 73° | 74% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 73° | 57% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 74° | 44% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
What this means for Zanzibar
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month.
A 61% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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 86°F (30°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 59% and wind is 7 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 3:44 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 3, 2026 at 3:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
