Zanzibar in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +82°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 24 rainy days with an average precipitation of 192 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the wettest month of the year in Zanzibar;
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+75°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
192 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zanzibar has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Zanzibar in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zanzibar for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +84°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +77°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 67% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +81°F.
Is Zanzibar warm or cold in April?
Zanzibar is typically warm in April.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +84°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +79°F to +77°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Zanzibar:
Water temperature in Zanzibar in April
Water in Zanzibar in April is Very warm. It varies from +82°F to +87°F, with an average of +85°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +82°F.
The water temperature in April is one of the warmest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Zanzibar are reached in March, when the average sea temperature rises to +85°F. The coldest water temperatures are in August, with an average of +78°F.
Can you swim in Zanzibar in April?
You can definitely swim in Zanzibar in April, the water is very warm (+85°F in average), and might even be unpleasant for ones who like it more fresh.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
Don't forget sunscreen and a hat, it's going to be hot!
Climate in Zanzibar in April
Zanzibar weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+82°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+75°F
+75°F
+73°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+90°F
+86°F
Rainfall
117 mm
192 mm
139 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+85°F
+85°F
+83°F
Humidity
80%
84%
82%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1011 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
1
0
2
Cloudy days
3
1
4
Rainy days
22
24
25
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting colder in April. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +82°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 117 mm to 192 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in March to 0 in April.
Wind speed in Zanzibar in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Zanzibar is gradually increasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Zanzibar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 93%, leading to total precipitation of around 336 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 55 mm, which is considered heavy rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
April is one of the rainiest months in Zanzibar, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Zanzibar wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 80% chance of precipitation and 192 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 80% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Zanzibar?
This is the weather in Zanzibar in April 2023:
1 April
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+87°F
2 April
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+87°F
3 April
🌧️
+83°F
4 April
🌧️
+83°F
5 April
🌧️
+84°F
6 April
☁️
+85°F
7 April
☀️
+84°F
8 April
🌧️
+85°F
9 April
🌧️
+83°F
10 April
🌧️
+85°F
11 April
☀️
+87°F
12 April
☀️
+86°F
13 April
🌧️
+84°F
14 April
🌧️
+84°F
15 April
🌧️
+82°F
16 April
🌧️
+83°F
17 April
🌧️
+81°F
18 April
🌧️
+80°F
19 April
🌧️
+81°F
20 April
🌧️
+82°F
21 April
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+85°F
22 April
🌧️
+82°F
23 April
🌧️
+82°F
24 April
🌧️
+84°F
25 April
☁️
+84°F
26 April
☀️
+85°F
27 April
☁️
+85°F
28 April
🌧️
+80°F
29 April
🌧️
+82°F
30 April
🌧️
+81°F
In April 2023 Zanzibar had 5 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 66%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Zanzibar climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Zanzibar in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+81°F) and the highest in 2019 (+84°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 487 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 1353 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zanzibar in April:
Is April a good time to visit Zanzibar?
It’s always a good time to visit Zanzibar, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Zanzibar in April?
April is warm in Zanzibar. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Can you swim in Zanzibar in April?
Yes, you can swim in Zanzibar in April, the water is very warm, with temperature averaging at +85°F, but it's important to manage hydration and sun exposure.
Is Zanzibar rainy in April?
Zanzibar is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Zanzibar in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zanzibar in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Tanzania
Check out the weather for other cities in Tanzania.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Zanzibar, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
