Zanzibar in January: weather, sea & travel advice
Zanzibar in January is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 29 °C (warm), and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 6 rainy days it is dry.
Zanzibar · JanuaryPhoto: Morten Idriss Nygaar… · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Day
- 29 °C
- Night
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days
- 6 rainy days
- Sun
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 77 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent88/100
City breakGood79/100
ActiveLimited64/100
FamilyExcellent83/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 29 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (28 °C)
To consider
- No significant drawbacks.
All months at a glance
29J
30F
30M
29A
28M
27J
27J
27A
28S
29O
29N
30D
6J
5F
10M
16A
13M
6J
5J
5A
6S
8O
11N
10D
Similar destinations in January
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Zanzibar in January?
Daytime highs average around 29 °C, with nights around 27 °C.
Can you swim in Zanzibar in January?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Zanzibar in January?
On the long-term average, expect about 6 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.