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Weather in Zanzibar, Tanzania 🇹🇿

Current Weather in Zanzibar

Patchy rain nearby
29°C
Feels like 32°C. Patchy rain nearby.
🌬️ 8 km/h ESE
💧 59% Humidity
🧭 1016 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 1.8
🌡️ Dew Point: 21°C
🌅 Sunrise: 05:59 AM
🌇 Sunset: 06:15 PM
Map Overlays:

As of now, Zanzibar is 29°C and patchy rain nearby, feeling like 32°C. Humidity sits at 59% and winds are near 8 km/h, and the UV index is 2 (low). Over the next few days, temperatures in Zanzibar range from about 23°C to 32°C.

Hourly Forecast for Zanzibar

10:00
Patchy rain nearby
31°
11%
11:00
Patchy rain nearby
31°
10%
12:00
Patchy rain nearby
31°
9%
13:00
Cloudy
31°
9%
14:00
Partly Cloudy
30°
4%
15:00
Partly Cloudy
31°
6%
16:00
Overcast
31°
13%
17:00
Partly Cloudy
29°
8%
18:00
Sunny
27°
6%
19:00
Clear
25°
9%
20:00
Clear
24°
10%
21:00
Clear
24°
11%
22:00
Clear
24°
11%
23:00
Clear
24°
12%
00:00
Clear
24°
13%
01:00
Clear
23°
14%
02:00
Clear
23°
14%
03:00
Clear
23°
15%
04:00
Clear
23°
15%
05:00
Clear
23°
16%
06:00
Partly Cloudy
23°
18%
07:00
Overcast
25°
25%
08:00
Patchy rain nearby
27°
16%
09:00
Patchy rain nearby
30°
12%

14-Day Forecast for Zanzibar

Wed, Oct 21
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
31° / 23°
Thu, Oct 22
Sunny Sunny
32° / 23°
Fri, Oct 23
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
31° / 24°
Sat, Oct 24
Sunny Sunny
32° / 24°
Sun, Oct 25
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
31° / 24°
Mon, Oct 26
Sunny Sunny
31° / 24°
Tue, Oct 27
Sunny Sunny
31° / 23°
Wed, Oct 28
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
31° / 23°
Thu, Oct 29
Sunny Sunny
32° / 23°
Fri, Oct 30
Sunny Sunny
31° / 22°
Sat, Oct 31
Sunny Sunny
31° / 22°
Sun, Nov 01
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
31° / 24°
Mon, Nov 02
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
30° / 24°
Tue, Nov 03
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
31° / 23°

Additional Forecasts for Zanzibar

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 106.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 49.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 0.4 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 0.6 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 10.0 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 15.9 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Zanzibar Today

The most comfortable window in Zanzibar today looks like 16:00 to 19:00, when it is around 29°C. It should stay dry through that window. No significant rain is expected in the next several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Zanzibar

What is the temperature in Zanzibar right now?

Zanzibar is sitting at 29°C (85°F) right now, patchy rain nearby (feels like 32°C).

What's the weather like in Zanzibar right now?

Current weather in Zanzibar: Patchy rain nearby, humidity 59%, wind 8 km/h ESE.

What is today's forecast for Zanzibar?

Today in Zanzibar: high 31°C, low 23°C, patchy rain nearby. Chance of rain: 21%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Zanzibar?

Daily highs and lows for Zanzibar:

  • 2026-10-21: 31°C / 23°C
  • 2026-10-22: 32°C / 23°C
  • 2026-10-23: 31°C / 24°C
  • 2026-10-24: 32°C / 24°C
  • 2026-10-25: 31°C / 24°C
  • 2026-10-26: 31°C / 24°C
  • 2026-10-27: 31°C / 23°C
Is it going to rain in Zanzibar today?

There is a 21% chance of rain in Zanzibar today. Total expected precipitation: 0.13 mm.

What is the wind speed in Zanzibar right now?

Wind in Zanzibar is currently 8 km/h (5 mph) from the ESE.

What is the UV index in Zanzibar right now?

The UV index in Zanzibar is currently 1.8 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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