Climate Insights for Zinjibār

The climate in Zinjibār is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 74mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 18mm of rainfall. Zinjibār is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Zinjibār has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Zinjibār is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 74mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 18mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. 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.

Zinjibār is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Zinjibār, which began on March 20, 2026. Zinjibār is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 24°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Zinjibār is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 1mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zinjibār 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.