Weather radar Zanzibar
Real-time precipitation radar · Sansibar · Tanzania
Zanzibar climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Zanzibar shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30° | 30.6° | 30.7° | 29° | 28.8° | 28.1° | 27.6° | 27.8° | 28.5° | 29.1° | 29.8° | 30.1° |
| Avg low (°C) | 26.8° | 27.1° | 26.6° | 25.3° | 24.8° | 23.8° | 23.1° | 23° | 23.4° | 24.3° | 25.5° | 26.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 61 | 34 | 109 | 343 | 91 | 46 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 50 | 114 | 112 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 24 |
| Sunshine hours | 327 | 304 | 322 | 231 | 305 | 313 | 331 | 339 | 336 | 348 | 328 | 348 |
| Humidity | 78% | 76% | 77% | 85% | 81% | 78% | 77% | 76% | 76% | 77% | 79% | 79% |
Best time to visit Zanzibar
The best time to visit Zanzibar is typically September. In this month the average high is 28.5°C, precipitation is 22 mm and sunshine duration is 336 hours. The annual average high is 29.2°C, total annual precipitation is 1034 mm (180 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3832 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zanzibar
How up to date is the weather radar for Zanzibar?
The weather radar for Zanzibar is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Zanzibar?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Zanzibar: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Zanzibar?
The thunderstorm potential for Zanzibar is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Zanzibar.
What is the climate like in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar has an annual average high of 29.2°C. The warmest month is March (avg high 30.7°C), the coldest August (avg low 23°C). The wettest month is April with 343 mm, the driest September with 22 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1034 mm (180 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3832 hours.
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