Zanzibar weather in October
October is one of the best months to visit Zanzibar: highs of 29°C (83°F) and about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 25°C (78°F) and cloud cover 36% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 27°C (81°F). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the 6th coolest. Compared with September, it is warmer and wetter; November brings highs of 29°C (85°F) and 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain.
Is October a good time to visit Zanzibar?
best month Weather score 82/100.
Yes. October is one of the best months for weather in Zanzibar.
Does it rain a lot in Zanzibar in October?
Some rain is normal: about 64 mm (2.5 in) falls in an average October. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Zanzibar in October?
Days average 29°C (83°F) and nights 25°C (78°F).
Zanzibar weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (85°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 62 mm | 51% | 30°C (85°F) | best |
| February | 30°C (85°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 51 mm | 48% | 30°C (86°F) | best |
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 119 mm | 53% | 30°C (87°F) | fair |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 256 mm | 60% | 29°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 186 mm | 53% | 28°C (83°F) | least pleasant |
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 29 mm | 42% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| July | 27°C (80°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 13 mm | 39% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| August | 27°C (81°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm | 36% | 26°C (79°F) | best |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 22 mm | 32% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| October | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 64 mm | 36% | 27°C (81°F) | best |
| November | 29°C (85°F) | 26°C (80°F) | 101 mm | 40% | 29°C (83°F) | fair |
| December | 30°C (85°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 92 mm | 42% | 30°C (85°F) | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months