Weather in Zanzibar - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Zanzibar, Tanzania: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Zanzibar

today🌧️ 27°💧 0.6 mm

Thu☁️ 26°💧 0.6 mm

Fri🌧️ 28°💧 1.9 mm

Sat🌧️ 27°💧 0.3 mm

Sun🌧️ 27°💧 0.1 mm

Mon🌧️ 27°💧 0.3 mm

Tue🌧️ 27°💧 0.5 mm

Wed🌧️ 27°💧 0.5 mm

14-day forecast - Zanzibar

📅 Zanzibar 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

27°

around 23° at night · days with rain: 7

Weeks 3-4 · avg for July

29°

around 22° at night · rain chance 10%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for August

29°

around 22° at night · rain chance 26%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Zanzibar: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 27° by day and 23° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 29° in July, and about 29° in August. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Zanzibar

Wednesday8 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:22 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 0.56 mm · humidity 61% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 50%

Thursday9 July 2026

☁️26°broken clouds

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:22 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 0.56 mm · humidity 66% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 54%

Friday10 July 2026

🌧️28°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:22 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 1.87 mm · humidity 59% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 97%

Saturday11 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:22 · night 22° · evening 25° · rain 0.25 mm · humidity 63% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 99%

Sunday12 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:22 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 0.14 mm · humidity 66% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 57%

Monday13 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:23 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 0.26 mm · humidity 59% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 29%

Tuesday14 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:23 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 0.52 mm · humidity 59% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 35%

Wednesday15 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:23 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 0.52 mm · humidity 63% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 77%

Thursday16 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:23 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 1.38 mm · humidity 68% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 94%

Friday17 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:23 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 1.04 mm · humidity 66% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 95%

Saturday18 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:23 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 2.05 mm · humidity 68% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 64%

Sunday19 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:24 · night 22° · evening 25° · rain 2.46 mm · humidity 66% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 33%

Monday20 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:24 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 2.66 mm · humidity 61% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 58%

Tuesday21 July 2026

☀️27°clear sky

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:24 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 1.37 mm · humidity 59% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 10%

Wednesday22 July 2026

🌧️26°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:24 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 0.65 mm · humidity 64% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 67%

Thursday23 July 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:24 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 0.53 mm · humidity 59% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 24%

☀️ UV index in Zanzibar - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Zanzibar is 7 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

🌊 Sea temperature - Zanzibar

Water today

26°C

Week avg

26°C

Waves today

0.4 m

How's the water?

warm

16-day sea temperature forecast:

8.07 26°C9.07 26°C10.07 26°C11.07 26°C12.07 27°C13.07 27°C14.07 27°C15.07 27°C16.07 27°C

Average sea temperature through the year:

Jan 30°CFeb 30°CMar 30°CApr 29°CMay 29°CJun 28°CJul 27°CAug 26°CSep 27°COct 28°CNov 29°CDec 30°C

Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Air quality and smog in Zanzibar

Air quality in Zanzibar is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³, PM10: 4.2 µg/m³.

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Dodoma	15	18.6	good
Songea	10.9	12.8	very good
Iringa	10.6	12.5	very good
Mwanza	10.4	17.1	very good
Shinyanga	10.3	14.5	very good
Morogoro	9.7	10.7	very good
Tabora	9	12.1	very good
Arusha City	4.3	4.9	very good
Zanzibar	3.5	4.2	very good
Tanga City Council	3.2	4.7	very good
Moshi	3.1	3.3	very good

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-07-08, 04:00).

Zanzibar weather through the year

Warmest, driest months on average: June, July, August, September.

Nearby places

Dar es SalaamTangaMorogoroMombasaKilifiMalindiMoshiDodoma

FAQ - Zanzibar weather

What is the weather like in Zanzibar today?

Today it is about 27° during the day and 23° at night, light rain.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Zanzibar?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.