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    Zanzibar

    Spice island paradise with Stone Town UNESCO site and pristine beaches

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    About Zanzibar

    Spice island paradise with Stone Town UNESCO site and pristine beaches

    Quick Facts

    Capital

    Zanzibar City

    Language

    Swahili, English

    Currency

    Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

    Population

    NaN

    Area (km²)

    2,461 km² km²

    Timezone

    UTC+3

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    Daylight, UV and air quality in Zanzibar

    Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.

    Daylight
    12h 06m
    Day length
    Sunrise
    06:15
    Sunset
    18:20
    Golden hour
    17:53
    Blue hour
    18:41
    UV indexLive
    Air qualityLive

    Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations

    Best Time to Visit

    The best time to visit Zanzibar is during the dry seasons: June to October (long dry season) and January to February (short dry season). These periods offer sunny weather, ideal for beach activities and exploring Stone Town. The long rains (March-May) should be avoided as many hotels close and roads can flood.

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    Climate Overview

    Climate Type: Tropical

    Zanzibar has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, typically between 25-35°C. The archipelago experiences four seasons: long rains (March-May), long dry season (June-October), short rains (November-December), and short dry season (January-February). Trade winds provide natural cooling, making the climate pleasant for most of the year.

    Monthly Weather Overview

    Month
    Max
    Min
    mm
    January
    		32°24°50
    February
    		33°24°55
    March
    		33°24°145
    April
    		31°24°320
    May
    		30°23°240
    June
    		29°22°45
    July
    		28°21°30
    August
    		29°21°25
    September
    		30°22°30
    October
    		31°23°60
    November
    		31°24°170
    December
    		32°24°120

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    Where to stay in Zanzibar

    An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Zanzibar, from our partner Stay22.

    Weather in Zanzibar

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    Things to do in Zanzibar

    Tours and activities in Zanzibar, from our partner GetYourGuide.

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