Climate Insights for Zanzibar City

The climate in Zanzibar City is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,129 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 323 mm of rainfall. Zanzibar City sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Zanzibar City is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 44.5 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 12.7 in of rainfall. Zanzibar City sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Zanzibar City has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Zanzibar City has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Zanzibar City is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,129 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 323 mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 28 mm. That's 295 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Zanzibar City is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 12.7 in of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 11.6 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Zanzibar City is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Zanzibar City is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zanzibar City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zanzibar City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.