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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Ave Temp ºF |
81 |
81 |
81 |
79 |
79 |
77 |
75 |
75 |
77 |
77 |
79 |
81 |
| Ave Temp ºC |
27 |
27 |
27 |
26 |
26 |
25 |
24 |
24 |
25 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
| Rain ins |
3 |
3 |
5 |
10 |
10 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
9 |
6 |
| Rain mm |
78 |
66 |
138 |
249 |
249 |
62 |
45 |
43 |
51 |
88 |
220 |
158 |
| Days rain |
7 |
6 |
12 |
14 |
14 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
14 |
12 |
| Hours of sun daily |
8 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
8 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
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| The
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Situated in the tropics, the climate is as such. Hot and humid. The
sea water is just as warm with an average temperature of 20ºC and is
very calm. Surrounding most of the island is a coral reef. At low tide
you are able to walk out to the reef in certain places. Below is a
summary of the seasons and best times to visit:
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| July
- October |
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During this period, there is little rain, the average temperature is
25ºC and the humidity is low. Light breezes at night provide some
relief from the hot days. Not as many tourists as in January, so for
somebody who likes a bit of privacy, it is ideal.
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| November
to March |
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Are good months although the short rains come at this time and it is
VERY hot and humid. Added to this is the Muslim festival of Ramadhan
in December/ January, which see Muslims fasting during the daytime for
an entire month. This festival moves back a couple of days every year,
so be sure to check here again if you plan on going to Zanzibar a
couple of years down the line. Some local restaurants, bars and discos
are closed during this period. All resort and accommodation
entertainment is still open though. If you are planning to go to a
resort, this is a fantastic time.
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| April
to June |
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This is the quiet season. The long monsoon rains pour down. It does
not rain the whole day every day, but you will have to remain indoors
for some time when they come down. If you are on a budget trip, then
this is the best time in terms of price unfortunately. Many resorts
are closed though during this period, so you will have a smaller
selection of places to stay.
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