Best Time to Visit Zanzibar for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

54/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, September

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25°C – 28°C

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Zanzibar?

The best time to visit Zanzibar for hiking is July, August, September, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Zanzibar, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Zanzibar

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	32Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	53	8.4	78%	shoulder
February	32Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	62	7.6	77%	shoulder
March	17Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	147	13.8	80%	shoulder
April	9Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	31°	230	16.9	83%	wet
May	17Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	30°	188	14.6	81%	wet
June	47Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	50	6.7	78%	shoulder
July	54Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	29°	26	6.7	78%	dry
August	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	30	7	78%	dry
September	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	37	6.8	77%	dry
October	38Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	73	8.2	79%	shoulder
November	25Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	109	11.7	81%	shoulder
December	23Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	105	12.5	82%	shoulder