Zanzibar West, Tanzania Weather

Zanzibar West,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
26°C
78.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Slight Rain Showers

Pressure: 1,012 hPa

Feel like: 31 °C

Temperature: 26°C

Cloud: 78%

Humidity: 85%

Wind: E - 3 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Thu
13 Nov
23°C / 31°C
Drizzle
Fri
14 Nov
23°C / 30°C
Drizzle
Sat
15 Nov
23°C / 33°C
Overcast
Sun
16 Nov
23°C / 33°C
Overcast
Mon
17 Nov
22°C / 33°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
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
23° / 30°
23° / 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
15:00 PM
23° / 27°
23° / 27°
Mainly Clear
75% 25 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 29.67°C
  • Average low 22.37°C
  • Hottest day 33°C (24 October 2025)
  • Coldest day 0°C (21 November 2025)
  • Average humidity 75.33%
  • Days with precipitation 24 days
  • Highest precipitation 46 mm (27 October 2025)

Yesterday's Data

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

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

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

Rainfall in Zanzibar West in the coming days

Zanzibar West Climate Summary

Zanzibar West 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 -6.2298136
Latitude 39.2583293
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 West?

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 West today?

For today's very hot weather in Zanzibar West, with the high temperatures above 32ºC (89.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- Broad-brimmed sun hat

Temperature

Early
23°C / 24°C
Morning
23°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