Climate of Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi, Tanzania
Point-value climate at Zanzibar City (Mjini Magharibi, Tanzania). Population approximately 403,658.
Located in Mjini Magharibi, Tanzania, Zanzibar City has a tropical climate. Population approximately 403,658. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.7°C / 76.5°F in August to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in February, with rainfall varying from 37 mm / 1.5 in (August) to 380 mm / 15 in (April) — about 1522 mm / 59.9 in across the year. Zanzibar City is the capital of Mjini Magharibi. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Zanzibar City's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: August.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9°C82.2°F | 89 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 28.1°C82.6°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| March | 27.9°C82.2°F | 153 mm6″ | Tropical |
| April | 27°C80.6°F | 380 mm15″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.5°C79.7°F | 272 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.7°C78.3°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| July | 24.9°C76.8°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| August | 24.7°C76.5°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 25.2°C77.4°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| October | 25.9°C78.6°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| November | 26.7°C80.1°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.5°C81.5°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Zanzibar City?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are August. Zanzibar City's warmest month is February at an average of 28.1°C / 82.6°F, and its driest month is August with about 37 mm / 1.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Zanzibar City?
Zanzibar City, in Mjini Magharibi, Tanzania, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.7°C / 76.5°F in August to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1522 mm / 59.9 in, with the wettest month being April (380 mm / 15 in) and the driest August (37 mm / 1.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Zanzibar City in February?
The average temperature in Zanzibar City in February is 28.1°C / 82.6°F, with rainfall of about 61 mm / 2.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Zanzibar City?
The driest month in Zanzibar City is August, with about 37 mm / 1.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.7°C / 76.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Zanzibar City?
The wettest month in Zanzibar City is April, with approximately 380 mm / 15 in of average monthly rainfall.