Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
83°Ftypical Aug high
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
The air feels slightly humid this month.
Slightly humidAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
Sea temperature
78°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
60%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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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