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Sun & Beach Potential

79/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

September, August, July

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Avoid

March, April, May, November

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Weather

24°C – 28°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Pemba are from September, August, July. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Pemba

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
66Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°40
February
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°42
March
53Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°112
April
49Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°197
May
56Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°217
June
75Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°74
July
76Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°44
August
77Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°45
September
79Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°47
October
72Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°90
November
61Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°114
December
59Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°89

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

Quick summary: visiting Pemba

When is the best time to visit Pemba for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Pemba for sun & beach is typically in September, August, July, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Pemba?

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Rainy season typically: April–May. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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