When to go
The Best Time to Visit Zanzibar
Month-by-month climate data for Zanzibar, Tanzania — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Zanzibar— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Zanzibar: Feb (33°C / 91°F) · Coolest: May (28°C / 82°F) · Wettest: Apr (~27 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Zanzibar climate, month by month
January
32° / 25°C
~15 rain days
Fair
February
33° / 26°C
~15 rain days
Fair
March
32° / 25°C
~18 rain days
Fair
April
29° / 25°C
~27 rain days
Fair
May
28° / 24°C
~18 rain days
Good
June
28° / 23°C
~16 rain days
Good
July
28° / 22°C
~17 rain days
Good
August
29° / 22°C
~17 rain days
Good
September
30° / 22°C
~16 rain days
Good
October
31° / 23°C
~17 rain days
Fair
November
30° / 24°C
~24 rain days
Fair
December
31° / 25°C
~21 rain days
Fair
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