Tanzania
Best time to visit Zanzibar
Based on 0 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026). Sunshine hours, rainfall, and temperature — week by week.
Planning a trip, an event, or a party in Zanzibar? Here's what to expect. Summers here run hot, and winters are cooler. For the best odds of good weather, aim for July, August and June. Days run hot, with up to 10.7h of sunshine and mostly dry.
Month-by-month weather
Zanzibar in January runs very hot, averaging 31.4°C.
Zanzibar in February runs very hot, averaging 32.1°C.
Zanzibar in March runs very hot, averaging 31.4°C.
Zanzibar in April runs hot, averaging 28.9°C.
Zanzibar in May runs hot, averaging 28°C.
Zanzibar in June runs hot, averaging 27.7°C.
Zanzibar in July runs hot, averaging 27.4°C.
Zanzibar in August runs hot, averaging 28.3°C.
Zanzibar in September runs hot, averaging 29.4°C.
Zanzibar in October runs very hot, averaging 30°C.
Zanzibar in November runs hot, averaging 29.8°C.
Zanzibar in December runs very hot, averaging 30.6°C.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Zanzibar?
If you're planning a trip, wedding, or outdoor event in Zanzibar, aim for July, August and June — Days run hot, with up to 10.7h of sunshine and mostly dry. This is based on 0 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026), not a single forecast.
What is the weather like in Zanzibar in July?
If you visit Zanzibar in July, expect hot days around 27.4°C You'll get around 10.7h of sunshine per day and 1.4mm of rain — mostly dry.
What is the hottest month in Zanzibar?
February is typically the hottest month, running very hot — good to know if you're planning something outdoors and want to avoid the peak heat.
What is the driest month in Zanzibar?
August is your safest bet if you want to avoid rain, averaging only 1.2mm per day. April is the wettest, at 10.8mm per day — worth planning around if you're hosting anything outdoors.
All weeks ranked by weather score
| Week | Dates | Midday temp | Range | Sun / day | Rain / day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W29 | Jul 15–21 | 27.5°C | 21.8° → 28.2° | 10.8h | 1.2mm | 82 |
| W30 | Jul 22–28 | 27.6°C | 21.7° → 28.4° | 10.9h | 1.1mm | 82 |
| W27 | Jul 1–7 | 27.2°C | 22° → 28° | 10.7h | 1.5mm | 81 |
| W32 | Aug 5–11 | 28.1°C | 21.2° → 28.7° | 10.9h | 1.1mm | 81 |
| W34 | Aug 19–25 | 28.5°C | 21.1° → 29.4° | 10.8h | 1.1mm | 81 |
| W24 | Jun 10–16 | 28.0°C | 22.3° → 28.6° | 11.0h | 1.1mm | 80 |
| W25 | Jun 17–23 | 27.5°C | 22.6° → 28.3° | 10.7h | 1.6mm | 80 |
| W28 | Jul 8–14 | 27.3°C | 21.9° → 28.2° | 10.6h | 1.6mm | 80 |
| W31 | Jul 29–Aug 4 | 27.9°C | 21.4° → 28.6° | 10.9h | 1.3mm | 80 |
| W33 | Aug 12–18 | 28.4°C | 21° → 29.3° | 10.9h | 1.2mm | 80 |
| W35 | Aug 26–Sep 1 | 28.7°C | 20.9° → 29.5° | 11.0h | 1.1mm | 80 |
| W36 | Sep 2–8 | 29.0°C | 21.5° → 29.8° | 11.2h | 0.9mm | 80 |
| W23 | Jun 3–9 | 27.9°C | 23.2° → 28.7° | 10.4h | 1.4mm | 79 |
| W26 | Jun 24–30 | 27.2°C | 22.1° → 28° | 10.3h | 2.0mm | 78 |
| W37 | Sep 9–15 | 29.4°C | 21.2° → 30.4° | 11.3h | 1.4mm | 77 |
| W38 | Sep 16–22 | 29.6°C | 21.4° → 30.4° | 11.5h | 1.2mm | 77 |
| W39 | Sep 23–29 | 29.8°C | 21.6° → 30.7° | 11.5h | 1.6mm | 75 |
| W22 | May 27–Jun 2 | 28.1°C | 23.2° → 28.9° | 10.5h | 2.3mm | 73 |
| W2 | Jan 8–14 | 31.3°C | 25.3° → 32.3° | 11.6h | 1.0mm | 72 |
| W4 | Jan 22–28 | 31.6°C | 24.9° → 32.5° | 11.2h | 1.0mm | 72 |
| W6 | Feb 5–11 | 31.5°C | 25.2° → 32.4° | 10.8h | 1.2mm | 71 |
| W7 | Feb 12–18 | 32.2°C | 24.8° → 33° | 11.4h | 1.0mm | 70 |
| W8 | Feb 19–25 | 32.3°C | 25.1° → 33.7° | 11.2h | 1.1mm | 69 |
| W40 | Sep 30–Oct 6 | 29.9°C | 22° → 31.1° | 11.6h | 2.6mm | 69 |
| W1 | Jan 1–7 | 31.3°C | 25.3° → 32.2° | 11.5h | 1.8mm | 68 |
| W5 | Jan 29–Feb 4 | 31.8°C | 24.8° → 32.8° | 11.4h | 1.7mm | 68 |
| W41 | Oct 7–13 | 30.3°C | 22.3° → 31.2° | 11.4h | 2.9mm | 67 |
| W3 | Jan 15–21 | 31.4°C | 24.7° → 32.7° | 10.9h | 2.2mm | 66 |
| W42 | Oct 14–20 | 30.2°C | 22.7° → 31.3° | 11.4h | 3.0mm | 66 |
| W50 | Dec 9–15 | 30.6°C | 24.3° → 31.4° | 11.8h | 2.3mm | 66 |
| W10 | Mar 4–10 | 32.5°C | 25.3° → 33.4° | 10.7h | 1.9mm | 65 |
| W52 | Dec 23–29 | 31.0°C | 24.8° → 32° | 11.4h | 2.4mm | 65 |
| W9 | Feb 26–Mar 3 | 32.7°C | 25.2° → 33.9° | 11.0h | 2.3mm | 63 |
| W21 | May 20–26 | 27.9°C | 22.9° → 28.7° | 10.2h | 4.5mm | 63 |
| W48 | Nov 25–Dec 1 | 29.8°C | 23.9° → 30.6° | 11.7h | 3.2mm | 63 |
| W11 | Mar 11–17 | 32.1°C | 24.9° → 33.2° | 11.1h | 2.6mm | 62 |
| W43 | Oct 21–27 | 29.9°C | 22.8° → 31° | 11.3h | 3.8mm | 61 |
| W20 | May 13–19 | 28.1°C | 23.7° → 29° | 9.9h | 4.8mm | 60 |
| W51 | Dec 16–22 | 30.7°C | 24.4° → 31.8° | 11.4h | 3.6mm | 60 |
| W12 | Mar 18–24 | 30.9°C | 24.8° → 32.2° | 10.0h | 3.9mm | 58 |
| W49 | Dec 2–8 | 30.2°C | 23.9° → 31.2° | 11.3h | 4.0mm | 58 |
| W45 | Nov 4–10 | 29.8°C | 23.2° → 30.6° | 11.5h | 4.6mm | 57 |
| W46 | Nov 11–17 | 29.9°C | 23.5° → 30.7° | 11.3h | 4.4mm | 57 |
| W44 | Oct 28–Nov 3 | 29.9°C | 23.1° → 31.2° | 10.9h | 5.6mm | 55 |
| W47 | Nov 18–24 | 29.8°C | 23.8° → 30.9° | 11.3h | 5.2mm | 54 |
| W14 | Apr 1–7 | 29.7°C | 24.4° → 30.7° | 10.1h | 7.1mm | 50 |
| W19 | May 6–12 | 27.8°C | 23.9° → 28.7° | 8.8h | 7.9mm | 50 |
| W13 | Mar 25–31 | 30.1°C | 24.3° → 31.7° | 9.6h | 6.1mm | 49 |
| W18 | Apr 29–May 5 | 28.0°C | 23.7° → 28.8° | 9.3h | 9.1mm | 48 |
| W17 | Apr 22–28 | 28.5°C | 24.1° → 29.9° | 9.1h | 11.0mm | 44 |
| W16 | Apr 15–21 | 28.6°C | 24° → 29.7° | 8.3h | 12.5mm | 41 |
| W15 | Apr 8–14 | 28.7°C | 24.2° → 30.1° | 8.0h | 12.6mm | 39 |
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