Climate normals · 1970–2000
Zanzibar Climate
Zanzibar is a city in Tanzania (25) with a population of about 709,809. Its average annual temperature is 26.2°C (79°F), with roughly 1629 mm of rain per year.
26.2°C
Avg Temp
1629
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Zanzibar Climate
Zanzibar has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F) and receives about 1629 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.2°C
Avg Temp
1629
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 82° | 91 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 62 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 159 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 398 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 303 mm |
| June | 25° / 78° | 70 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 51 mm |
| August | 24° / 76° | 46 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 48 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 80 mm |
| November | 26° / 80° | 152 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 169 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Zanzibar
The most comfortable months to visit Zanzibar are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 32°C high). The coldest is August (near 20°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Zanzibar are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Zanzibar, Tanzania has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C and about 1629 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is August.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Zanzibar average about 32°C (90°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.