Best Time of Year to Visit Zanzibar
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The best time of year to visit Zanzibar is from January through February and from June through October.
Located close to the equator, Zanzibar has a climate that follows a tropical pattern of dry seasons and wet seasons.
January and February usually experience a dry season and tend to be pleasant times of year to visit Zanzibar. Skies are clear and the temperatures are hot but bearable.
The main wet season in Zanzibar generally lasts from March through May. The climate experiences high humidity and hot temperatures (in the 30′s C / 80′s F). During this time of year in Zanzibar there are heavy rains, usually in the afternoons and at night.
The main dry season in Zanzibar generally lasts from June through October. The humidity drops, the skies are generally clear, and the temperatures moderate. Depending on where you stay, these months are the best time of year to visit Zanzibar.
November and December experience a second short wet season, although the rains are not as heavy as they are during the main wet season earlier in the year.