Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
83°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Zanzibar City
Tanzania · Africa
Zanzibar City is most comfortable in the drier months around July to September. Typical daytime highs run about 82-88°F year-round. The climate is warm and humid. Rainy season runs roughly March to May.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
74°F to 88°F
Rain
13 days/mo
Sunshine
11 h/day
Humidity feel
Humid year-round
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the drier months of the year.
10%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humid air, tempered by a steady breeze.
97%Aug share of humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 81° and nights feel near 77°.
WarmHotNight shading
Sea temperature
78°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
59%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 81°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning77°F
Feels 79°F
Rain33%
Cloud49%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday81°F
Rain19%
Cloud50%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon81°F
Rain12%
Cloud44%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Feels 78°F
Rain2%
Cloud34%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
9 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 4, 2026
Data & methodology