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Zanzibar in March: weather, sea & travel advice

Zanzibar in March is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 30 °C (warm), and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.

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

Climate facts

Day
30 °C
Night
28 °C
Sea
29 °C
Rainy days
10 rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Humidity
76 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachGood78/100
City breakGood70/100
ActiveLimited54/100
FamilyGood73/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 30 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (29 °C)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

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

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Zanzibar in March?

Daytime highs average around 30 °C, with nights around 28 °C.

Can you swim in Zanzibar in March?

The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Zanzibar in March?

On the long-term average, expect about 10 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.