Best Time to Visit Zanzibar: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Zanzibar: September, August, July.
- Best months for Zanzibar: September, August, July.
- Peak season is September, August, July. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, June, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: April, March, December.
- The least pleasant month is March (score 5.8).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 26°C | 44 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| February | 30°C | 26°C | 36 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.7 |
| March | 30°C | 26°C | 123 mm | 21 | – | – | 5.8 |
| April | 29°C | 25°C | 201 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 28°C | 24°C | 144 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.2 |
| June | 28°C | 24°C | 35 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| July | 27°C | 23°C | 22 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| August | 27°C | 23°C | 21 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 28°C | 23°C | 19 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| October | 29°C | 24°C | 52 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 29°C | 25°C | 84 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.5 |
| December | 30°C | 26°C | 92 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?
The best months are September, August, July.
When is the rainy season in Zanzibar?
The wettest months are April, March, December.