Tanzania
Zanzibar cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Zanzibar in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 91°Fwarmest average high (February)
- 81°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 45%fewest rain days (January)
- 90%most rain days (April)
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Weather in Zanzibar by month
Average highs run from 81°F (27°C) in July to 91°F (33°C) in February. Rain falls on the fewest days in January and the most in April. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90 / 79°F32 / 26°C | 45% | 12 mph20 km/h | 85°F29°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| February | 91 / 79°F33 / 26°C | 47% | 13 mph21 km/h | 85°F30°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| March | 89 / 79°F32 / 26°C | 63% | 12 mph20 km/h | 86°F30°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| April | 83 / 77°F29 / 25°C | 90% | 12 mph20 km/h | 84°F29°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| May | 83 / 77°F29 / 25°C | 65% | 14 mph22 km/h | 83°F28°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Slight; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| June | 82 / 75°F28 / 24°C | 63% | 15 mph24 km/h | 82°F28°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| July | 81 / 74°F27 / 23°C | 61% | 16 mph26 km/h | 80°F27°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Slight; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| August | 82 / 73°F28 / 23°C | 55% | 15 mph24 km/h | 79°F26°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| September | 84 / 74°F29 / 23°C | 60% | 14 mph23 km/h | 80°F27°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| October | 85 / 75°F30 / 24°C | 64% | 14 mph22 km/h | 81°F27°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| November | 86 / 76°F30 / 25°C | 81% | 11 mph19 km/h | 83°F28°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 1 ft |
| December | 88 / 78°F31 / 25°C | 68% | 11 mph17 km/h | 85°F30°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 1 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Zanzibar
3 ships from 3 cruise lines are scheduled here, 3 visits in total. The next 3:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 122026 | Europa 2Hapag Lloyd | Calls | 16 nights from Port Louis |
| Mon, Jan 112027 | Seven Seas VoyagerRegent Seven Seas Cruises | Calls | 20 nights from Dubai |
| Tue, Apr 62027 | ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 149 nights from Savona |
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.