Zanzibar City, Tanzania Weather
Zanzibar City hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 84°F (29°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 83°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Zanzibar City weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Zanzibar City looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 84° and an overnight low of 71°. There is a 61% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 15 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Zanzibar City 14-day forecast
About the weather in Zanzibar City
Zanzibar City has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 82°F (28°C) in July to around 89°F (32°C) in February, and the city records roughly 209 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Zanzibar City weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: February - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Record high: 98°F (36°C) · Record low: 65°F (18°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: April (27 rainy days) · Sunniest: December (11.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on February. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (26°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows around 72°F (22°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 65°F (18°C).
Rain, sun and snow
April is usually the wettest month. It brings about 14.3 inches (363 mm) of rain over 27 days, while August is the driest. December brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.5 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Zanzibar City runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 52 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
December through February
December through February in Zanzibar City runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 48 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Zanzibar City brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 66 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Zanzibar City is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Zanzibar City by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 78° | 14 | 3.0 in | 11.1 h/day | 77% |
| February | 89° | 78° | 11 | 1.9 in | 11.1 h/day | 75% |
| March | 89° | 77° | 19 | 4.7 in | 10.4 h/day | 78% |
| April | 84° | 76° | 27 | 14.3 in | 8.4 h/day | 87% |
| May | 82° | 75° | 20 | 7.0 in | 9.7 h/day | 84% |
| June | 82° | 73° | 15 | 2.1 in | 10.5 h/day | 79% |
| July | 82° | 72° | 15 | 1.7 in | 10.7 h/day | 78% |
| August | 83° | 71° | 14 | 1.4 in | 10.9 h/day | 76% |
| September | 85° | 71° | 14 | 1.5 in | 11.3 h/day | 76% |
| October | 86° | 73° | 15 | 3.5 in | 11.4 h/day | 77% |
| November | 86° | 75° | 23 | 6.3 in | 11.3 h/day | 82% |
| December | 86° | 77° | 23 | 5.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 81% |