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Zanzibar in April: weather, sea & travel advice

Zanzibar in April is especially suited to beach holidays. Days are around 29 °C (warm), and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 16 rainy days it is very wet.

Weißer Strand mit Dhau-Boot auf SansibarZanzibar · AprilPhoto: Morten Idriss Nygaar… · CC BY-SA 3.0

Climate facts

Day
29 °C
Night
27 °C
Sea
29 °C
Rainy days
16 rainy days
Sun
6 h/day
Humidity
79 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachGood72/100
City breakLimited59/100
ActiveUnsuitable42/100
FamilyGood65/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 29 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (29 °C)

To consider

  • Higher chance of rain (about 16 rainy days)

All months at a glance

JanExcellent80FebExcellent80MarGood70AprLimited62MayGood70JunExcellent87JulExcellent90AugExcellent91SepExcellent89OctExcellent83NovGood73DecGood72
Daytime temperature°C
29
J
30
F
30
M
29
A
28
M
27
J
27
J
27
A
28
S
29
O
29
N
30
D
Rainy daysdays
6
J
5
F
10
M
16
A
13
M
6
J
5
J
5
A
6
S
8
O
11
N
10
D

Similar destinations in April

Cape Verde · AprilHurghada · AprilRéunion · AprilMarsa Alam · April

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Zanzibar in April?

Daytime highs average around 29 °C, with nights around 27 °C.

Can you swim in Zanzibar in April?

The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Zanzibar in April?

On the long-term average, expect about 16 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.

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