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25°
Mostly Clear
Feels Like: 24°
Min: 25°
Max: 28°
The next few hours will be drizzle, with today reaching 28°C and dropping to 23°C. The coming days will be mostly clear
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18:16
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09:57
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22:44
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Weather in Zanzibar today, September 16, 2026
Zanzibar looks damp on September 16, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. Morning plans should assume damp conditions, as rain chances climb toward 80% around 07:00. Cloud cover is also at its densest near 03:00 at roughly 35%.
The day peaks near 28°C and cools toward 25°C. Relative humidity sits between 62% and 78%, reaching its peak around 02:00. Winds stay light, near 7.9 km/h by 12:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
Through the afternoon the main story eases from the wetter morning, with rain odds nearer 12% after earlier peaks around 80%. Cloud remains in play near 37% around 23:00, but the heaviest damp risk should be behind you. Expect visibility around 16.1 km. Sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:16, giving 11 hours 58 minutes of sunlight today.
The practical takeaway for Zanzibar on September 16, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 28°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Zanzibar
How warm does it get in Zanzibar?
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with average high temperatures of 31°C. The average temperature during this period is around 28°C.
How cold does it get in Zanzibar?
The coldest month in Zanzibar is August, with average low temperatures of 23°C. The average temperature during this period is around 25°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Zanzibar?
The wettest month in Zanzibar is April, with an average of 323mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Zanzibar?
The driest month in Zanzibar is July, with an average of 28mm of precipitation.
