Zanzibar City, Tanzania Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Zanzibar City, it is 84° with patchy light drizzle. Today's forecast reaches 88°, with a low of 76°.
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· Local time 09:57
84°
Patchy light drizzle
Feels like 90°
· High 88° / Low 76°
Updated just now
Zanzibar City hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 88°F (31°C) is right in line with the typical November high of 86°F (30°C).
6:19 PM
Sunset
5:55 AM
Sunrise
Now forecast details
84° Patchy light drizzle
- Feels like
- 90°
- Precipitation
- 27% chance, 0.01 in
- Humidity
- 71%
- Wind
- NNE 6 mphGusts 11 mph
- Pressure
- 30.02 inHg
- Visibility
- 3 mi
Current conditions in detail
Wind
6 mph
NNE · gusts 11 mph
Visibility
3 mi
Precipitation
0.01 in
79% chance today
Zanzibar City weather tomorrow (Monday, November 16)
Tomorrow in Zanzibar City looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 87° and an overnight low of 76°. There is a 75% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).
High / Low
87° / 76°
Precipitation
75%
Sunrise / sunset
05:55 AM / 06:19 PM
Zanzibar City 14-day forecast
Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 88°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
79%
Mon, Nov 16
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 87°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
75%
Tue, Nov 17
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
75%
Wed, Nov 18
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 87°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
57%
Thu, Nov 19
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
72%
Fri, Nov 20
Friday
Light rain shower
High 80°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
91%
Sat, Nov 21
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 85°
Low 76°
Chance of precipitation:
77%
Sun, Nov 22
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 84°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
80%
Mon, Nov 23
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 85°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
72%
Tue, Nov 24
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 84°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
80%
Wed, Nov 25
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 85°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
80%
Thu, Nov 26
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86°
Low 77°
Chance of precipitation:
80%
Fri, Nov 27
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 86°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
77%
Sat, Nov 28
Saturday
Sunny
High 88°
Low 78°
Chance of precipitation:
46%
Zanzibar City stays warm through the year
Even July, the coolest month, has average highs near 82°F (28°C). February is hottest, so the main seasonal change is intensity rather than a move from warm to cold.
Plan around moisture and heat
- Rain and sunshineAbout 1334 mm (52.5 inches) falls across 209 wet days, with 10.7 hours of sunshine on an average day.
- Typical day and nightZanzibar City averages 85°F (30°C) by day and 74°F (24°C) at night across the year.
- Seasonal changeFebruary highs reach 89°F (32°C), while July lows fall to 72°F (22°C).
Explore Zanzibar City month by month, including 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).