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Zanzibar in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Zanzibar in November will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Zanzibar, based on historical data.
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November

Weather in Zanzibar in November 2024

OK Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Zanzibar in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +82°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 86 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+75°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zanzibar has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Zanzibar in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zanzibar for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in November is +82°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +82°F.

Is Zanzibar warm or cold in November?

Zanzibar is typically warm in November.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +75°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Zanzibar:

Climate in Zanzibar in November

Zanzibar weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+82°F+82°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+75°F+75°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+88°F+88°F
Rainfall
58 mm86 mm111 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%81%80%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
854
Cloudy days
181514
Rainy days
51013
Snowy days
000

November typically has worse weather conditions compared to October. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 86 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in October to 5 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Zanzibar in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Zanzibar is gradually decreasing during November, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Zanzibar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in November stands at 87%, leading to total precipitation of around 64 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Zanzibar wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 189 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last November in Zanzibar?

This is the weather in Zanzibar in November 2023:
1 November
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+84°F
2 November
☀️
+85°F
3 November
☁️
+82°F
4 November
☀️
+83°F
5 November
☀️
+84°F
6 November
🌧️
+82°F
7 November
☀️
+83°F
8 November
☀️
+84°F
9 November
🌧️
+83°F
10 November
🌧️
+82°F
11 November
🌧️
+83°F
12 November
🌧️
+83°F
13 November
☀️
+84°F
14 November
☁️
+84°F
15 November
☀️
+85°F
16 November
☀️
+84°F
17 November
🌧️
+83°F
18 November
🌧️
+85°F
19 November
🌧️
+81°F
20 November
☁️
+84°F
21 November
☀️
+84°F
22 November
🌧️
+84°F
23 November
🌧️
+84°F
24 November
🌧️
+83°F
25 November
🌧️
+83°F
26 November
🌧️
+80°F
27 November
🌧️
+82°F
28 November
🌧️
+83°F
29 November
🌧️
+82°F
30 November
🌧️
+83°F
In November 2023 Zanzibar had 10 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 3 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 November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+83°F) and the highest in 2021 (+90°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 26 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 173 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zanzibar in November:

Is November a good time to visit Zanzibar?

It’s always a good time to visit Zanzibar, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Zanzibar in November?

November is warm in Zanzibar. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Zanzibar rainy in November?

Zanzibar is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Zanzibar in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zanzibar in November, 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.

Monthly weather in Zanzibar

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.