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Zanzibar in November: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Zanzibar in November is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 29 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 17 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
64/100 · #8
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#8
Sun
#3
Sea warmth
#7
Published best categories: none
Zanzibar · NovemberPhoto: Morten Idriss Nygaar… · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 29 °C
- Average low
- 26 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 17 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 75 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 29 | 25 | 10 | 54 | 8.1 | 74 | 4.5 | 27 | 79 |
| November (selected) | 29 | 26 | 17 | 99 | 8.0 | 75 | 3.8 | 28 | 64 |
| December | 30 | 27 | 19 | 97 | 8.0 | 76 | 4.3 | 29 | 59 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: November (64/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | +15 | -0.7 °C | -1.1 °C | -7.1 | -45.5 mm | +0.1 h | -1.2 % | +0.7 m/s | -1.1 °C |
| December | -5 | +0.3 °C | +0.7 °C | +2 | -2.4 mm | ±0 h | +1 % | +0.5 m/s | +0.7 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Zanzibar in November?
The average daily high is around 29 °C, with an average daily low of about 26 °C.
Can you swim in Zanzibar in November?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Zanzibar in November?
The curated estimate is about 17 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 99 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Zanzibar. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. November is not among them.