Climate Insights for Zinjibār

The climate in Zinjibār is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 127mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 24mm of rainfall. Zinjibār is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, August, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Zinjibār sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 34°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Zinjibār is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 127mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 24mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 2mm. That's 22mm less than August, 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.

Zinjibār is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Zinjibār, which began on June 21, 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Zinjibār is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 6mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°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.