The climate of Zanzibar

What is the climate like in Zanzibar?

The climate of Zanzibar has an average yearly temperature of 32°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 30°C and rise to 33°C.

Annually, about 1883 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Zanzibar.

The best time to visit Zanzibar is January, February and June until September. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit Zanzibar.

• Average yearly temperature: 32°C
• Highest temperature: 33°C in February and March
• Lowest temperature: 30°C in May, June, July and August
• Rainfall: 1883 mm per year, averaging 157 mm by month
• Driest months: 45 mm in June, 47 mm in August and 48 mm in February
• Wettest months: 427 mm in April, 348 mm in May and 302 mm in November

Climate table Zanzibar

The climate table for Zanzibar shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index by month.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Daytime temperature (°C)	32	33	33	31	30	30	30	30	31	31	32	32
Nighttime temperature (°C)	26	26	26	25	25	24	23	23	23	24	25	25
Rainfall (mm)	70	48	138	427	348	45	55	47	49	121	302	233
UV Index	9	9	8	7	7	7	8	8	9	9	9	9
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Temperature by month in Zanzibar

This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Rainfall by month in Zanzibar

This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

UV index by month in Zanzibar

This graph shows the average UV index by month in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Yearly temperature in Zanzibar

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Zanzibar, Tanzania, measured in degrees Celsius.

Yearly total rainfall in Zanzibar

This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Zanzibar, Tanzania.