When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

The most comfortable stretch is June to September, when average highs run 82 to 86 degrees F with 16 to 16 rainy days a month. February is the hottest month at 90 degrees F on average, and June the coolest at 82 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Zanzibar?

April, with roughly 27 days of rain. The driest is February, with about 14. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Zanzibar?

July averages 82 degrees F by day and 71 degrees F at night, and January averages 88 degrees F and 77 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Zanzibar?

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Zanzibar: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Zanzibar

The most comfortable months in Zanzibar are June to September, with average daytime highs of 82 to 86°F and 16 to 16 rainy days a month. February is the hottest month, averaging 90°F, and June the coolest at 82°F. April sees the most rain, around 27 days, while February is the driest with about 14.

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Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Zanzibar: common questions

When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?: The most comfortable stretch is June to September, when average highs run 82 to 86°F with 16 to 16 rainy days a month. February is the hottest month at 90°F on average, and June the coolest at 82°F.
What is the rainiest month in Zanzibar?: April, with roughly 27 days of rain. The driest is February, with about 14. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Zanzibar?: July averages 82°F by day and 71°F at night, and January averages 88°F and 77°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Zanzibar?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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