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Outdoor activities Potential

54/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

July, August, September

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Avoid

Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

25°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit Zanzibar for hiking is July, August, September, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Zanzibar

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
32Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°53
February
32Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°62
March
17Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°147
April
9Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°230
May
17Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°188
June
47Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°50
July
54Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°26
August
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°30
September
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°37
October
38Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°73
November
25Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°109
December
23Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°105

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Zanzibar

When is the best time to visit Zanzibar for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Zanzibar for outdoor activities is typically in July, August, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Zanzibar?

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Rainy season typically: April–May. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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