Sun & Beach Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
July, August, June
March, April, May, November, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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The best time to visit Zanzibar for a sun and beach holiday is July, August, June.
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Climate Heatmap
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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Zanzibar
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 62Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 53 |
February | 61Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 62 |
March | 47Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 147 |
April | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 230 |
May | 56Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 188 |
June | 79Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 50 |
July | 81Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 26 |
August | 80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 30 |
September | 78Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 37 |
October | 70Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 73 |
November | 59Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 109 |
December | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 105 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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