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Zanzibar in December: weather, sea & travel advice

Zanzibar in December is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 30 °C (warm), and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.

Weißer Strand mit Dhau-Boot auf SansibarZanzibar · DecemberPhoto: Morten Idriss Nygaar… · CC BY-SA 3.0

Climate facts

Day
30 °C
Night
27 °C
Sea
29 °C
Rainy days
10 rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Humidity
76 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent81/100
City breakGood71/100
ActiveLimited55/100
FamilyGood75/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 30 °C
  • Warm, swimmable sea (29 °C)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

JanExcellent80FebExcellent80MarGood70AprLimited62MayGood70JunExcellent87JulExcellent90AugExcellent91SepExcellent89OctExcellent83NovGood73DecGood72
Daytime temperature°C
29
J
30
F
30
M
29
A
28
M
27
J
27
J
27
A
28
S
29
O
29
N
30
D
Rainy daysdays
6
J
5
F
10
M
16
A
13
M
6
J
5
J
5
A
6
S
8
O
11
N
10
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Zanzibar in December?

Daytime highs average around 30 °C, with nights around 27 °C.

Can you swim in Zanzibar in December?

The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Zanzibar in December?

On the long-term average, expect about 10 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.

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