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Zanzibar in October: weather, sea & travel advice

Zanzibar in October is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 29 °C (warm), and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.

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

Climate facts

Day
29 °C
Night
25 °C
Sea
27 °C
Rainy days
8 rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Humidity
74 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent92/100
City breakGood79/100
ActiveLimited64/100
FamilyExcellent88/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 29 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (27 °C)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Zanzibar in October?

Daytime highs average around 29 °C, with nights around 25 °C.

Can you swim in Zanzibar in October?

The sea is about 27 °C (warm).

Does it rain a lot in Zanzibar in October?

On the long-term average, expect about 8 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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