Weather in Zanzibar in March
March in Zanzibar is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In Tanzania, this is how Zanzibar actually wears March, not how a country centroid would. March is the peak of the warm side of the year in Zanzibar. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 28°C
24–33°C
- Rainfall
- 176 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- 6.9 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Zanzibar. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember March for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for March in Zanzibar is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
March is a wetter month in Zanzibar. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
Where to stay in Zanzibar
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Zanzibar
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Zanzibar
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FAQs about Zanzibar
Climate averages for Zanzibar, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Zanzibar is between June and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
January is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
April is the wettest month, with about 266 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
