Zanzibar weather
At 9:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 26°C (78°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM (5.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Zanzibar, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM (5.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Oct, Jan–FebOff season Apr–May
About Zanzibar weather
Is it raining in Zanzibar right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM (5.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Zanzibar this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Zanzibar lately?
In the past 7 days, Zanzibar had 7 rainy days and 15.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Zanzibar?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Zanzibar weather by month
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Zanzibar 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?
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?
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 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).
How warm is the sea in Zanzibar?
The sea is warmest in March at about 30°C (87°F) and coolest in August at about 26°C (79°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Zanzibar weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months