Zanzibar Weather in October
Tanzania · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (84°F)
Avg low26°C (78°F)
Rainfall62 mm (2.4 in)
RatingExcellent 8.2/10
Expect hot days in Zanzibar in October: the average high is 29°C (84°F) and the average low is 26°C (78°F). The month is moderately rainy, with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain spread over 11 days. You get roughly 12.1 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is October a good time to visit Zanzibar?
October is a good time to visit Zanzibar (8.2/10), though June to September are even better.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (84°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 26°C (78°F) |
| Daily mean | 27°C (80°F) |
| Rainfall | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Cloud cover | 37% |
| Daylight | 12.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 16 km/h |
| vs September | 1°C warmer than September, with 40 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Zanzibar in October
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- 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
← SeptemberBest time to visit ZanzibarNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Essaouira23°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Algiers27°C · 52 mm · Excellent
- Tripoli27°C · 37 mm · Excellent
- Gqeberha21°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Asmara24°C · 19 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg27°C · 55 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- Dar es Salaam30°C · 69 mm
- Mombasa32°C · 92 mm
- Dodoma33°C · 7 mm
- Arusha29°C · 62 mm
- Nairobi29°C · 48 mm
- Moroni27°C · 37 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.