When to go to Zanzibar

Zanzibar trip in February

Temperatures are reasonably hot, with little rainfall at this time of year.

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This is the best time to swim with the mighty whale shark, the largest fish in the world.

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The ideal month for exploring the coral reefs and exotic fish with water clarity of 25 meters or more.

Zanzibar trip in March

The weather is not good over this period with high temperatures and plenty of rain, often in the form of storms.

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Diving is not ideal during this month, with water clarity dropping because of the weather.

Zanzibar trip in April

Temperatures are high and windy, with rainfall continually falling over this period.

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Diving is not idea during this month, with water clarity dropping because of the weather.

Zanzibar trip in May

Temperatures are high and windy, with rainfall continually falling over this period.

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Diving is not ideal during this month, with water clarity dropping because of the weather.

Zanzibar trip in June

At the end of the wet season, temperatures are cooler, wind can still be strong with sporadic rainfall across the month.

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Diving is decent during this month, as long as weather doesn't pick-up.

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Be aware that many local restaurants and stores close during the period of Ramadan.

Zanzibar trip in July

Diving is is decent during this month, as long as weather doesn't pick-up.

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Weather is more consistent over this period with cooler temperatures, little wind and low rainfall.

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Be aware that many local restaurants and stores close during the period of Ramadan.

Zanzibar trip in August

Diving is decent during this month, as long as weather doesn't pick-up.

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Weather is more consistent over this period with cooler temperatures, little wind and low rainfall.

Zanzibar trip in September

Weather is more consistent over this period with cooler temperatures, little wind and low rainfall.

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There is the possibility of whale watching, as an added bonus during this time of year.

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Diving is decent during this month, as long as weather doesn't pick-up.

Zanzibar trip in October

The ideal month for exploring the coral reefs and exotic fish with water clarity of 25 meters or more.

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Weather is more consistent over this period with cooler temperatures, little wind and low rainfall.

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There is the possibility of whale watching, as an added bonus during this time of year.

Zanzibar trip in November

Temperatures are hot with the arrival of the summer rains and wind.

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If you are a keen fisherman, billfish fishing season kicks off.

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This is the best time to swim with the mighty whale shark, the largest fish in the world.

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The ideal month for exploring the coral reefs and exotic fish with water clarity of 25 meters or more.

Zanzibar trip in December

Temperatures are hot with the arrival of the summer rains and wind.

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This is the best time to swim with the mighty whale shark, the largest fish in the world.

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Diving is not at its best but decent during this month, as long as weather doesn't pick-up.