Zanzibar
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Zanzibar month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Zanzibar are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), August the coldest (average low 22°C), and April the wettest (about 369 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.6 | 25.6 | 66 | 11.2 |
| February | 32.4 | 25.7 | 41 | 11.2 |
| March | 31.9 | 25.5 | 106 | 10.6 |
| April | 28.7 | 24.5 | 369 | 8.4 |
| May | 28.0 | 24.1 | 184 | 9.6 |
| June | 27.7 | 23.2 | 63 | 10.5 |
| July | 27.4 | 22.4 | 43 | 10.7 |
| August | 28.3 | 21.8 | 39 | 10.9 |
| September | 29.4 | 22.0 | 42 | 11.3 |
| October | 30.1 | 22.9 | 98 | 11.4 |
| November | 30.2 | 24.0 | 130 | 11.4 |
| December | 30.7 | 24.9 | 105 | 11.5 |
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01 · OverviewZanzibar, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Zanzibar took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Zanzibar
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Zanzibar
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Zanzibar
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Zanzibar
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Zanzibar
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Zanzibar
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01 · Q&AWhere is Zanzibar located and what are its coordinates?
Zanzibar is situated in Tanzania at geographic coordinates -6.1639, 39.1979 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Zanzibar?
Zanzibar has a recorded population of approximately 709,809 and observes the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (TZS).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Zanzibar?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Zanzibar include sw-TZ, en, ar, and the circulating currency is TZS.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Zanzibar?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Zanzibar, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.