Zanzibar Weather in September
Tanzania · September climate averages and travel tips
Avg high28°C (82°F)
Avg low25°C (76°F)
Rainfall22 mm (0.9 in)
RatingExcellent 9.5/10
Zanzibar in September sees daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), dropping to about 25°C (76°F) at night. The month is fairly dry, with about 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain spread over 5 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 12 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is September a good time to visit Zanzibar?
Yes — September is one of the best months to visit Zanzibar. The weather rates excellent (9.5/10) on our comfort score.
September weather at a glance
| Average high | 28°C (82°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 25°C (76°F) |
| Daily mean | 26°C (79°F) |
| Rainfall | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Cloud cover | 32% |
| Daylight | 12 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9 hours/day |
| Wind | 18.4 km/h |
| vs August | 1°C warmer than August, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Zanzibar in September
- 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
← AugustBest time to visit ZanzibarOctober →
Nearby in September
- Dar es Salaam29°C · 24 mm
- Mombasa31°C · 51 mm
- Dodoma32°C · 1 mm
- Arusha28°C · 30 mm
- Nairobi29°C · 19 mm
- Moroni26°C · 20 mm
Where else is good in September? See where to go in September.