Question 1

Is Zanzibar safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Travelia rates Zanzibar, Tanzania “reconsider travel”, following US State Department and UK FCDO travel advisories.

Question 2

What is the sea temperature in Zanzibar in July?

Accepted Answer

The sea off Zanzibar averages about 26°C in July.

Question 3

When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Zanzibar is warmest in Jan and driest in Sep; mild (18–28°C) months are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	28	28	28	27	26	25	24	24	25	26	26	27
Sea °C	28	28	29	29	28	27	26	26	26	27	28	29
Rain (days)	88	63	164	255	255	76	57	53	50	79	150	164

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Climate by month