Best Time to Visit Zanzibar for Sun & Beach | Weather by Month

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Sun & Beach Potential

81/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, June

Avoid

March, April, May, November, December

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Weather

25°C – 28°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Zanzibar are from July, August, June. 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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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Zanzibar

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	62Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	53	8.4	78%	shoulder
February	61Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	62	7.6	77%	shoulder
March	47Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	147	13.8	80%	shoulder
April	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	31°	230	16.9	83%	wet
May	56Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	30°	188	14.6	81%	wet
June	79Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	50	6.7	78%	shoulder
July	81Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	29°	26	6.7	78%	dry
August	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	30	7	78%	dry
September	78Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	37	6.8	77%	dry
October	70Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	73	8.2	79%	shoulder
November	59Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	109	11.7	81%	shoulder
December	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	105	12.5	82%	shoulder