Zanzibar South, Tanzania Weather

Zanzibar South,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
24°C
75.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Slight Rain Showers

Pressure: 1,010 hPa

Feel like: 30 °C

Temperature: 24°C

Cloud: 69%

Humidity: 91%

Wind: ESE - 2 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Thu
13 Nov
24°C / 28°C
Overcast
Fri
14 Nov
25°C / 28°C
Overcast
Sat
15 Nov
25°C / 29°C
Overcast
Sun
16 Nov
25°C / 29°C
Overcast
Mon
17 Nov
25°C / 29°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
04:00 AM
23° / 24°
23° / 24°
Slight Rain Showers
91% 6 km/h
05:00 AM
23° / 26°
23° / 26°
Slight Rain Showers
85% 10 km/h
06:00 AM
23° / 27°
23° / 27°
Slight Rain Showers
79% 13 km/h
07:00 AM
23° / 28°
23° / 28°
Overcast
74% 15 km/h
08:00 AM
23° / 29°
23° / 29°
Overcast
69% 15 km/h
09:00 AM
22° / 30°
22° / 30°
Overcast
65% 16 km/h
10:00 AM
22° / 30°
22° / 30°
Partly Cloudy
62% 18 km/h
11:00 AM
22° / 31°
22° / 31°
Partly Cloudy
61% 20 km/h
12:00 PM
22° / 31°
22° / 31°
Partly Cloudy
61% 21 km/h
13:00 PM
22° / 30°
22° / 30°
Mainly Clear
64% 24 km/h
14:00 PM
23° / 29°
23° / 29°
Mainly Clear
70% 25 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 28.77°C
  • Average low 22.83°C
  • Hottest day 33°C (24 October 2025)
  • Coldest day 0°C (21 November 2025)
  • Average humidity 75.47%
  • Days with precipitation 28 days
  • Highest precipitation 83 mm (27 October 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 31°C
  • Min: 24°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Zanzibar South over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Zanzibar South in the coming days

Rainfall in Zanzibar South in the coming days

Zanzibar South Climate Summary

Zanzibar South features a Tropical monsoon (Köppen classification: Am), with an average annual temperature of 27.15ºC (80.87ºF), which is about 2.93% higher than the national average for Tanzania. Annually, the city experiences approximately 214.55 millimeters (8.45 inches) of rainfall, spread across 226.45 rainy days, accounting for 62.04% of the year.

Longitude -6.2642851
Latitude 39.4450281
Yearly high temperature 28.48ºC (83.26ºF)
Yearly low temperature 25.47ºC (77.85ºF)
Hottest month February 29.68ºC (85.42ºF)
Coldest month May 25.17ºC (77.31ºF)
Yearly precip 214.55mm (8.45in)
Days with rainfall 226.45 days (62.04%)
Driest month February (77.12%)
Wettest month April (77.7%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 29.45° / 27.0° 13.0 days
February 29.68° / 27.0° 10.09 days
March 30.18° / 27.16° 22.0 days
April 29.31° / 26.26° 27.36 days
May 28.25° / 25.17° 25.82 days
June 27.56° / 24.16° 19.09 days
July 26.85° / 23.66° 19.0 days
August 26.8° / 23.66° 17.18 days
September 27.22° / 24.02° 14.27 days
October 28.01° / 24.93° 14.91 days
November 28.88° / 25.83° 20.64 days
December 29.56° / 26.77° 23.09 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Zanzibar South?

February has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 29.68ºC) and May are the coolest (daily mean of 25.17ºC).

2. What should I wear in Zanzibar South today?

For today's very hot weather in Zanzibar South, with the high temperatures above 32ºC (89.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- UV-blocking sunglasses
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Broad-brimmed sun hat

Temperature

Early
23°C / 24°C
Morning
22°C / 30°C
Afternoon
23°C / 27°C
Evening
23°C / 25°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 0
  • CO 0
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 0
  • PM10 0
  • PM25 0
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 0

Sunrise / Sunset

02:55
15:18