Weather Zanzibar

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What can you expect and what shouldn’t you forget to pack?

The climate in Zanzibar is very different from the Dutch climate. This is because they do not have the seasons here that we know all too well. On Zanzibar the weather is sunny all year round. In the warmest months (January to March) temperatures are between 25 and 33 degrees Celsius. In the coldest month (October), temperatures barely get above 28 degrees but the weather is still nice.

Rain periods

Because Zanzibar has a tropical climate, there is a lot of rainfall during the year. This rain falls mainly during one of two rainy seasons. These two rainy periods occur from late March through early May and the second in November. During the periods in between, the chance of a heavy rainfall is much smaller. Because it is warm throughout the year on Zanzibar, the rains cause high humidity.

Obv average climate statistics from Klimaatinfo.nl
On this page you will find even more information about the climate of Zanzibar.

What to bring in your suitcase to Zanzibar?

Since it is naturally nice and warm on Zanzibar, it is important that you bring plenty of airy clothes. Think for example of dresses and blouses. Another thing not to forget is your swimwear. Because of the lovely water temperatures and the beautiful corals, the sea at Zanzibar is perfect to be discovered. Furthermore, we have made a packing list for your trip to Zanzibar:

Packing list Zanzibar

  • Shorts, skirts and dresses
  • T-shirts
  • Underwear and socks
  • Swimwear
  • Wrap or thin scarf you can use to cover your hair
  • Warm (fleece) sweater for evenings
  • Bring long pants and thin scarf (in the villages and towns it is respectful to cover your knees and shoulders as a woman)
  • Caps or hat
  • Slippers
  • Hiking boots
  • Accessories such as camera, flashlight, batteries and chargers
  • First aid kit
  • Backpack
  • Toiletries and shower gear
  • Anti mosquito cream and insect repellent
  • Sunscreen and aftersun
  • A book and a game
  • Passport and copy of passport
  • Debit and credit cards
  • Vaccination booklet
  • Water Bottle

Plastic Bags

Caution! It is illegal to carry plastic bags in Tanzania and Zanzibar. This is prohibited for both locals and tourists. Tanzania does this to protect its beautiful nature and this is also strictly enforced.

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