Zanzibar Central/South weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania. Like most weather services, we show Zanzibar Central/South at one spot: Sokoni, its largest city. At 11:00 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 27°C (81°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 77%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Oct, Jan–FebOff season Apr
About Sokoni weather
Is it raining in Sokoni right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 27° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Sokoni this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 24–26°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Sokoni lately?
In the past 7 days, Sokoni had 3 rainy days and 7.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sokoni?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Zanzibar Central/South weather by month
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar Central/South?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Zanzibar Central/South is Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in August to 29°C (85°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Zanzibar Central/South?
April is the wettest month, with about 247 mm (9.7 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 11 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Zanzibar Central/South?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).
Does Zanzibar Central/South have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–May is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Feb, Jun–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Zanzibar Central/South?
The sea is warmest in March at about 30°C (86°F) and coolest in August at about 26°C (79°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Sokoni), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months