Zanzibar · SpringMonth summary
Zanzibar weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 90°F
🌧 Rainy days
59% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Zanzibar in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: March is a good time to visit Zanzibar. July remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Zanzibar in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Zanzibar. Temperatures rise (32°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 59% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 79°F | 90°F | 42% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 79°F | 90°F | 41% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 79°F | 90°F | 59% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 77°F | 84°F | 92% | 0.5in | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 75°F | 82°F | 67% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 73°F | 82°F | 55% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 73°F | 82°F | 51% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 72°F | 82°F | 50% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 72°F | 86°F | 51% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 73°F | 86°F | 59% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 75°F | 86°F | 75% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 77°F | 88°F | 66% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Zanzibar averages 90°F, 59% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
March vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Zanzibar in March
Is March a good time to visit Zanzibar?
March is an acceptable time for Zanzibar (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Zanzibar in March?
Yes, 59% of days see rain in March. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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