🇹🇿 Tanzania · Indian Ocean Coastal Belt · Elevation 10m (6.17°S, 39.20°E)
Zanzibar Weather Forecast Today, Tomorrow & 7-Day Outlook
Check the latest Zanzibar weather forecast covering Stone Town and Unguja Island in Tanzania. View real-time temperature, coastal humidity, Indian Ocean wind speeds, hourly rain chances and the 7-day island outlook.
Angalia utabiri wa hali ya hewa visiwani Zanzibar ukijumuisha Mji Mkongwe na Unguja. Pata taarifa za halijoto ya sasa, unyevu wa mwambao, kasi ya upepo wa baharini, mvua za saa 24 na mwelekeo wa siku 7.
Geography & Climate of Zanzibar, Tanzania
Historic spice island, UNESCO Stone Town, and turquoise Indian Ocean coastline. Located in the Indian Ocean at 6.17°S, 39.20°E at 10 meters elevation, Zanzibar’s island weather is moderated by surrounding warm waters and steady trade winds. Passing maritime squalls can produce brief tropical showers even on days that remain predominantly sunny.
Kisiwa cha marashi ya karafuu, mji wa kihistoria na fukwe za Bahari ya Hindi. Zanzibar ipo katika Bahari ya Hindi (6.17°S, 39.20°E) kwenye mwinuko wa mita 10. Hali ya hewa ya kisiwani hurekebishwa na upepo wa baharini, ambapo mawingu ya baharini yanaweza kuleta rasharasha fupi za mvua kabla ya jua kurudi tena.
Local Weather Considerations in Zanzibar
Ferry crossings between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, dhow excursions, and fishing activities depend heavily on surface wind speeds and gusts. Midday UV index values along coastal beaches are typically high, making sun protection essential.
Safari za boti kati ya Unguja na Dar es Salaam, shughuli za utalii wa fukweni na uvuvi hutegemea sana mwelekeo na kasi ya upepo. Aidha, mionzi ya jua (UV) huwa mikali wakati wa mchana.
Current Weather, 24-Hour Hourly & 7-Day Forecast in Zanzibar
Live meteorological observations and forecasts for Zanzibar (Tanzania) are retrieved directly from Open-Meteo, covering today’s current temperature, feels-like temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, rainfall probability, UV index, sunrise and sunset times, tomorrow’s weather forecast, 7-day high and low temperatures, daily clothing recommendations (sunglasses, sun hat, umbrella, sweater), farming and marine advisories, and 24-hour East Africa satellite cloud radar.
Frequently Asked Questions About Zanzibar Weather
What is the weather in Zanzibar (Stone Town) today?
This page displays real-time temperature, feels-like conditions, relative humidity, wind speed, UV index and rainfall probability for Zanzibar (Stone Town) sourced live from Open-Meteo.
What is the weather forecast for Zanzibar (Stone Town) tomorrow and over the next 7 days?
The 7-day forecast section on this page provides tomorrow's high and low temperatures, expected weather conditions and daily rain probability for Zanzibar (Stone Town).
Does this Zanzibar (Stone Town) forecast include clothing, travel and farming guidance?
Yes. Using live telemetry for Zanzibar (Stone Town) (10m elevation), Hali ya Hewa generates practical clothing recommendations (sunglasses, sun hat, umbrella and sweater/jacket) along with agricultural and outdoor activity advisories.
How often is the Zanzibar (Stone Town) weather forecast updated?
Weather data for Zanzibar (Stone Town) is retrieved live from Open-Meteo whenever you open or refresh the page. The observation timestamp is displayed in East Africa Time (EAT), and any offline fallback data is explicitly labeled.