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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

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Spring
3-5
Good

Spring in Zanzibar: Tropical — best from June to October (dry season). Avoid March-May rainy season.

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Summer
6-8
Ideal

Summer is prime time for Zanzibar. Tropical — best from June to October (dry season). Avoid March-May rainy season.

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Autumn / Fall
9-11
Ideal

Autumn / Fall is prime time for Zanzibar. Tropical — best from June to October (dry season). Avoid March-May rainy season.

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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.

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