AI-generatedPemba at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Nov · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 29.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,650 h
- Rain a year
- 1,079 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 50 m
Climate in Pemba
Pemba has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. November is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Pemba is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Pemba
The best time to visit Pemba is from May to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to November. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 262 mm.
Pemba through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pemba in the dry season
Apr – Nov
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Pemba in the rainy season
Dec – Mar
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 92 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
04:5217:15
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 04:39–05:21 · evening 16:46–17:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:31–04:39 · evening 17:28–17:36
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Pemba compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 31° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The sea warms from 26° to 27°. The days get 0.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 23° |
| Sea | 26° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.5 h |
What is the weather like in Pemba in October?
In October, Pemba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 17 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pemba.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 22 min04:52 – 17:15
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 30 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %45 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %92 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Pemba
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Pemba: score 82 against 68. In July, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 20° |
| Sea | 26.7° | 26.0° |
| Sunshine | 8.5 hbetter | 6.9 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 17 mm | 10 mm |
| Muggy days | 30 | 16better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Pemba month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January31° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h
In January, Pemba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 262 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pemba.
Pemba in January34February31° · Sea 29° · 5.8 h
In February, Pemba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 222 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pemba.
Pemba in February36March31° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h
In March, Pemba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 201 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pemba.
Pemba in March43April31° · Sea 29° · 6.9 h
In April, Pemba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 99 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Pemba.
Pemba in April72May30° · Sea 28° · 7.8 h
In May, Pemba is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 21 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Pemba.
Pemba in May81June29° · Sea 27° · 7.2 h
In June, Pemba is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Pemba.
Pemba in June82July29° · Sea 26° · 6.9 h
In July, Pemba is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Pemba.
Pemba in July80August29° · Sea 26° · 7.5 h
In August, Pemba is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Pemba.
Pemba in August76September30° · Sea 26° · 8.0 h
In September, Pemba is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Pemba.
Pemba in September68October31° · Sea 27° · 8.5 h
In October, Pemba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 17 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pemba.
Pemba in October56November32° · Sea 28° · 8.7 h
In November, Pemba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Pemba.
Pemba in November35December32° · Sea 29° · 7.7 h
In December, Pemba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 166 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pemba.
Pemba in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pemba
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (20°), the warmest in January (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 327 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 33 | 31° | 25° | 28.8° | 5.9 h | 25 | 262 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | 31° | 25° | 29.0° | 5.8 h | 23 | 222 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 31° | 25° | 29.3° | 6.0 h | 25 | 201 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 31° | 24° | 29.1° | 6.9 h | 17 | 99 |
| MayMay | 72 | 30° | 22° | 28.1° | 7.8 h | 6 | 21 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 29° | 21° | 27.1° | 7.2 h | 4 | 11 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 29° | 20° | 26.0° | 6.9 h | 3 | 10 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 29° | 20° | 25.6° | 7.5 h | 4 | 11 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 30° | 21° | 25.9° | 8.0 h | 4 | 11 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 31° | 22° | 26.7° | 8.5 h | 5 | 17 |
| NovemberNov | 56 | 32° | 24° | 27.8° | 8.7 h | 9 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 35 | 32° | 25° | 28.8° | 7.7 h | 20 | 166 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Pemba
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.4 – 27.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Pemba ranges from 25.6 °C in August to 29.3 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 28.7 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.0° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.3° | 28.7° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| MayMay | 28.1° | 27.8° | 28.5° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.1° | 26.6° | 27.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.0° | 25.6° | 26.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 25.6° | 25.3° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 25.9° | 25.6° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 26.7° | 26.4° | 27.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.8° | 27.3° | 28.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.5° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Pemba
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.5 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Pemba, 69 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Pemba: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Pemba has about 5 rainy days with 17 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Pemba
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in February (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Pemba
How breezy and how cloudy Pemba is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Pemba typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 30 % of the sky over Pemba: mostly sunny, with about 8.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Pemba
How often the day gets hot in Pemba (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Pemba has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Pemba
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Pemba in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Pemba has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 34).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 34
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,180 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Mozambique
- Currency
- Mozambican Metical (MZN)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Sockets
- Type C, F, M · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +258
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Pemba lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Pemba compared
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Pemba vs Island of Mozambique
In October Island of Mozambique has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs 68). During the day it is about as warm in Island of Mozambique as in Pemba. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Pemba | Island of Mozambique |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Nov |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Mozambique in October: the best places
In October, Pemba ranks 5 of 7 destinations in this country.
- Island of Mozambique31°27°100
- 2Inhambane27°25°95
- 3Quelimane31°26°69
- 4Maputo29°23°69
- 5PembaThis page31°27°68
- 6Beira32°26°62
- 7Nampula33°57
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Frequently asked questions about Pemba
When is the best time to visit Pemba?
The best time to visit Pemba is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Pemba?
The sea temperature in Pemba ranges from 25.6 °C in August to 29.3 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Pemba in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Pemba?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Pemba?
The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 262 mm. The driest month is July with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pemba get?
Pemba gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 8.7 hours a day; in February there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Pemba in?
Pemba is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pemba?
A nonstop flight from London to Pemba takes about 10 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,180 km.
When is cyclone season in Pemba?
Pemba lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Pemba?
Pemba has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 74, summer holidays 81, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 34.