Zanzibar Urban/West weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania. Like most weather services, we show Zanzibar Urban/West at one spot: Zanzibar, its largest city. Best months for weather: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb.
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Oct, Jan–FebOff season Apr–May
Zanzibar Urban/West weather by month
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar Urban/West?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Zanzibar Urban/West is Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in July to 30°C (86°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Zanzibar Urban/West?
April is the wettest month, with about 256 mm (10.1 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 13 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Zanzibar Urban/West?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).
Does Zanzibar Urban/West have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–May is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Feb, Jun–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Zanzibar Urban/West weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Zanzibar), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months