Best time to visit Zanzibar

Go inJuly–October

J32°F32°M32°A30°M29°J29°J28°A28°S29°O30°N31°D31°

Pair with a safari; avoid the long rains of April and May.

Zanzibar month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Mixed	32°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
February	Good	32°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Sauti za Busara
March	Poor	32°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
April	Mixed	30°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Mixed	29°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Good	29°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Great	28°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Zanzibar International Film Festival
August	Great	28°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Great	29°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
October	Great	30°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
November	Good	31°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
December	Mixed	31°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–

Flights to Zanzibar are usually cheapest in April–June. The catch: April–June are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in July–August and December–January, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in April–May.

Freddie Mercury was born in Stone Town, Zanzibar.

When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

The best time to visit Zanzibar is July–October. Pair with a safari; avoid the long rains of April and May.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Zanzibar?

Flights are usually cheapest in April–June, when demand is lowest.

When is Zanzibar busiest?

Zanzibar is busiest in July–August and December–January.

What is the weather like in Zanzibar?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and July the coolest at 28°C. The wettest period is March–June.