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Best Time to Visit Zanzibar
Best Months
June, July, August, September, October
Climate Overview
Tropical — best from June to October (dry season). Avoid March-May rainy season.
Month-by-Month Calendar
January
Avoid
February
Avoid
March
Avoid
April
OK
May
Good
June
Peak
July
Peak
August
Peak
September
Peak
October
Peak
November
Good
December
OK
PeakGoodOKAvoid
The Four Seasons
🌸Good
Spring
3-5
Spring in Zanzibar: Tropical — best from June to October (dry season). Avoid March-May rainy season.
☀️Ideal
Summer
6-8
Summer is prime time for Zanzibar. Tropical — best from June to October (dry season). Avoid March-May rainy season.
🍂Ideal
Autumn / Fall
9-11
Autumn / Fall is prime time for Zanzibar. Tropical — best from June to October (dry season). Avoid March-May rainy season.
❄️
Winter
12-2
Winter in Zanzibar: Tropical — best from June to October (dry season). Avoid March-May rainy season.
What to Pack?
Modest beach attire — Zanzibar is Muslim-majority. Cover shoulders/knees in Stone Town.