Climate Insights for Gamba

Kaskazini A, Zanzibar North Region, Tanzania

Hottest
March
30°C peak
Coldest
August
23°C low
Wettest
April
322mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gamba is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1278mm of precipitation falls per year. Gamba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gamba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Feb Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 27° Mar Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 27° Apr Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jun Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Jul Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Sep Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Nov Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 26°
Max
Average
Min

Gamba has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°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 3°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 61mm Feb Precipitation: 48mm Mar Precipitation: 140mm Apr Precipitation: 322mm May Precipitation: 224mm Jun Precipitation: 48mm Jul Precipitation: 34mm Aug Precipitation: 37mm Sep Precipitation: 36mm Oct Precipitation: 96mm Nov Precipitation: 119mm Dec Precipitation: 113mm
Precipitation

Gamba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1278mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 322mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 34mm. That's 287mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Gamba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

93 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Gamba, which began on June 21, 2026. Gamba sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 23°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 251mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 223mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 686mm across the season with a monthly average of 229mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 119mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gamba 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
27 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Mar
27 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
322 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
224 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
24 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
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