Current Weather and Forecast in Zanzibar City, Tanzania

Tanzania 🇹🇿 · Local time 01:30
77°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 82° · High 85° / Low 75°
Wind
6 mph
Humidity
86%
1 Low
Updated 4 hours ago

Zanzibar City hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 85°F (30°C) is right in line with the typical October high of 86°F (30°C).

Now
36%
2 AM
64%
3 AM
73%
4 AM
66%
5 AM
58%
6 AM
35%
6:05 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
27%
8 AM
26%
9 AM
10 AM
15%
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
16%
2 PM
17%
3 PM
17%
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:16 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM
12 AM

Full Zanzibar City hourly forecast →

Current conditions in detail

Feels like
82°
Wind
6 mph
SE · gusts 13 mph
Humidity
86%
Pressure
29.96 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
70% chance today

Zanzibar City weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Zanzibar City looks sunny, with a high of 88° and an overnight low of 73°. Precipitation chance is modest at 17%. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).

High / Low
88° / 73°
Precipitation
17%
Sunrise / sunset
06:04 AM / 06:16 PM

See the full Zanzibar City 14-day forecast →

Zanzibar City 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 85° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 70%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 88° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 80%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 85° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 85° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 79%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 83° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 77%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Light rain shower
High 79° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 83° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Sunny
High 84° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 44%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Overcast
High 84° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 79%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 78° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 90%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Light rain shower
High 83° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 85° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 80%

About the weather in Zanzibar City

Zanzibar City has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°, and July the coldest, when nights fall to around 72°. April brings the most rain, on about 27 days, while December is the sunniest, with 11.5 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 209 days.

Zanzibar City climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

Which month is wettest in Zanzibar City?
April, at 14.3 inches (363 mm) over about 27 days. August is the driest month, at 1.4 inches (36 mm).
Is Zanzibar City cold in winter?
July nights average 72°F (22°C). Cold never really arrives.
What is the hottest month in Zanzibar City?
February, averaging 89°F (32°C) by day and 78°F (26°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 98°F (36°C).
What is the best time to visit Zanzibar City?
The best time to visit Zanzibar City is generally June to August and February, when humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 84°F (29°C), with rain on about 14 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in June.
Does it snow in Zanzibar City?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Zanzibar City shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Is Zanzibar City humid?
Relative humidity averages 79% across the year, which reads as very humid. Paired with February heat, muggy afternoons are routine.
Which month is coolest in Zanzibar City?
July, with highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows near 72°F (22°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 65°F (18°C).