Zanzibar Weather in August
Tanzania · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high27°C (81°F)
Avg low24°C (76°F)
Rainfall14 mm (0.6 in)
RatingExcellent 9.5/10
Zanzibar in August sees daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), dropping to about 24°C (76°F) at night. The month is very dry, with about 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain spread over 4 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.8 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is August a good time to visit Zanzibar?
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Zanzibar. The weather rates excellent (9.5/10) on our comfort score.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 27°C (81°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 24°C (76°F) |
| Daily mean | 26°C (78°F) |
| Rainfall | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 4 |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Cloud cover | 35% |
| Daylight | 11.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 19.7 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Zanzibar in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Zanzibar weather in other months
Jan30°C / 27°C76 mmGoodFeb30°C / 27°C46 mmGoodMar30°C / 28°C125 mmPoorApr29°C / 27°C281 mmPoorMay28°C / 26°C197 mmFairJun28°C / 25°C33 mmExcellentJul27°C / 24°C14 mmExcellentAug27°C / 24°C14 mmExcellentSep28°C / 25°C22 mmExcellentOct29°C / 26°C62 mmExcellentNov29°C / 27°C121 mmFairDec30°C / 27°C106 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit ZanzibarSeptember →
Nearby in August
- Dar es Salaam28°C · 14 mm
- Mombasa30°C · 32 mm
- Dodoma30°C · 1 mm
- Arusha26°C · 43 mm
- Nairobi27°C · 20 mm
- Moroni26°C · 20 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.