Zanzibar in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +82°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 24 rainy days with an average precipitation of 59 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zanzibar has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Zanzibar in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zanzibar for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +84°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +75°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +84°F.
Is Zanzibar warm or cold in October?
Zanzibar is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +73°F to +75°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Zanzibar:
Water temperature in Zanzibar in October
Water in Zanzibar in October is Warm. It varies from +77°F to +83°F, with an average of +80°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +82°F.
In October, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the 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 October?
You can absolutely swim in Zanzibar in October, the water is warm (+80°F in average), similar to heated pools. Suitable for most people, including children and the elderly.
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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
Bring your swimming suit, sunscreen and your favorite inflatable pink flamingo.
Climate in Zanzibar in October
Zanzibar weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+82°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+72°F
+72°F
+75°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+88°F
+88°F
Rainfall
27 mm
59 mm
92 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+79°F
+80°F
+82°F
Humidity
77%
79%
81%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
1
Cloudy days
3
4
2
Rainy days
24
24
25
Snowy days
0
0
0
October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September.It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +81°F to +82°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 27 mm to 59 mm.Humidity rises from 77% to 79%.Winds are calmer in comparison to September, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Zanzibar in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Zanzibar is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Zanzibar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 91 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 October in Zanzibar?
This is the weather in Zanzibar in October 2023:
1 October
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+83°F
2 October
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+85°F
3 October
☁️
+83°F
4 October
🌧️
+81°F
5 October
🌧️
+83°F
6 October
☀️
+83°F
7 October
☀️
+84°F
8 October
☀️
+85°F
9 October
☀️
+85°F
10 October
☀️
+86°F
11 October
☀️
+85°F
12 October
☁️
+86°F
13 October
☁️
+85°F
14 October
☀️
+87°F
15 October
☀️
+84°F
16 October
☀️
+86°F
17 October
☁️
+85°F
18 October
☀️
+86°F
19 October
☁️
+88°F
20 October
🌧️
+84°F
21 October
🌧️
+85°F
22 October
☀️
+85°F
23 October
☀️
+86°F
24 October
🌧️
+80°F
25 October
☀️
+84°F
26 October
☀️
+85°F
27 October
🌧️
+83°F
28 October
☁️
+83°F
29 October
☁️
+84°F
30 October
🌧️
+82°F
31 October
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+83°F
In October 2023 Zanzibar had 16 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 8 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 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. 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 October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Zanzibar?
It’s always a good time to visit Zanzibar, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Zanzibar in October?
October 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 October?
Yes, you can swim in Zanzibar in October, the water temperature averaging at +80°F. This temperature is considered warm and comfortable for most swimmers.
Is Zanzibar rainy in October?
Zanzibar is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Zanzibar in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zanzibar in October, 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.
