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Zanzibar in September: weather, sea & travel advice

Zanzibar in September is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 28 °C (warm), and the sea is about 26 °C. With about 6 rainy days it is dry.

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

Climate facts

Day
28 °C
Night
24 °C
Sea
26 °C
Rainy days
6 rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Humidity
74 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent96/100
City breakExcellent86/100
ActiveGood71/100
FamilyExcellent94/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 28 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (26 °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 September?

Daytime highs average around 28 °C, with nights around 24 °C.

Can you swim in Zanzibar in September?

The sea is about 26 °C (warm).

Does it rain a lot in Zanzibar in September?

On the long-term average, expect about 6 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.