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Weather in Zanzibar, Tanzania 🇹🇿

Current Weather in Zanzibar

Overcast
23°C
Feels like 25°C. Overcast.
🌬️ 11 km/h ESE
💧 86% Humidity
🧭 1017 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 0.0
🌡️ Dew Point: 21°C
🌅 Sunrise: 06:21 AM
🌇 Sunset: 06:22 PM
Map Overlays:

As of now, Zanzibar is 23°C and overcast, feeling like 25°C. Humidity sits at 86% and winds are near 11 km/h, and the UV index is 0 (low). Over the next few days, temperatures in Zanzibar range from about 21°C to 29°C.

Hourly Forecast for Zanzibar

00:00
Overcast
22°
29%
01:00
Overcast
22°
27%
02:00
Cloudy
22°
24%
03:00
Cloudy
22°
25%
04:00
Cloudy
22°
22%
05:00
Cloudy
22°
20%
06:00
Clear
22°
12%
07:00
Partly Cloudy
23°
12%
08:00
Patchy rain nearby
25°
19%
09:00
Patchy rain nearby
26°
14%
10:00
Patchy rain nearby
27°
11%
11:00
Patchy rain nearby
28°
15%
12:00
Patchy rain nearby
27°
15%
13:00
Patchy rain nearby
28°
9%
14:00
Sunny
29°
2%
15:00
Sunny
28°
2%
16:00
Sunny
28°
2%
17:00
Sunny
27°
3%
18:00
Sunny
25°
6%
19:00
Clear
24°
9%
20:00
Clear
24°
10%
21:00
Clear
24°
11%
22:00
Clear
23°
11%
23:00
Clear
23°
11%

14-Day Forecast for Zanzibar

Sat, Sep 05
Sunny Sunny
29° / 21°
Sun, Sep 06
Sunny Sunny
29° / 22°
Mon, Sep 07
Sunny Sunny
29° / 22°
Tue, Sep 08
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
29° / 22°
Wed, Sep 09
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
29° / 22°
Thu, Sep 10
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
28° / 23°
Fri, Sep 11
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
28° / 23°
Sat, Sep 12
Sunny Sunny
29° / 22°
Sun, Sep 13
Sunny Sunny
29° / 22°
Mon, Sep 14
Sunny Sunny
28° / 22°
Tue, Sep 15
Sunny Sunny
30° / 22°
Wed, Sep 16
Sunny Sunny
29° / 22°
Thu, Sep 17
Sunny Sunny
30° / 22°
Fri, Sep 18
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
30° / 22°

Additional Forecasts for Zanzibar

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 89.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 44.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 1.1 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 0.6 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 8.6 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 13.3 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Zanzibar Today

The most comfortable window in Zanzibar today looks like 15:00 to 18:00, when it is around 28°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 23°C (74°F) right now, overcast (feels like 25°C).

What's the weather like in Zanzibar right now?

Current weather in Zanzibar: Overcast, humidity 86%, wind 11 km/h ESE.

What is today's forecast for Zanzibar?

Today in Zanzibar: high 29°C, low 21°C, sunny. Chance of rain: 37%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Zanzibar?

Daily highs and lows for Zanzibar:

  • 2026-09-05: 29°C / 21°C
  • 2026-09-06: 29°C / 22°C
  • 2026-09-07: 29°C / 22°C
  • 2026-09-08: 29°C / 22°C
  • 2026-09-09: 29°C / 22°C
  • 2026-09-10: 28°C / 23°C
  • 2026-09-11: 28°C / 23°C
Is it going to rain in Zanzibar today?

There is a 37% chance of rain in Zanzibar today. Total expected precipitation: 0.44 mm.

What is the wind speed in Zanzibar right now?

Wind in Zanzibar is currently 11 km/h (7 mph) from the ESE.

What is the UV index in Zanzibar right now?

The UV index in Zanzibar is currently 0 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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