Zanzibar weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – February, June – October
What is the weather like in Zanzibar in October?
In October, Zanzibar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zanzibar.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 95 | 89 | 78 |
| Day | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Night | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 26° | 27° | 28° |
| Sun | 9 h | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 6 | 10 | 19 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 14 min06:02 – 18:16
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on average
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Zanzibar in October: quick answers
Is Zanzibar hot in October?
Yes. In October, Zanzibar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Zanzibar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Zanzibar in October?
Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)