Zanzibar weather in April

April in Zanzibar: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Zanzibar · #488 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 69/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Zanzibar climate normals — April

Daytime high29°C / 84°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Feels like (high)34°C / 93°F
Rainfall263 mm / 10.4 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days27 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 74°F
Sunshine8.4 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)30🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Zanzibar in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Zanzibar?
April in Zanzibar: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Zanzibar on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
What is the weather like in Zanzibar in April?
In April, Zanzibar averages a daily high of 28.7°C and a low of 25.1°C, with about 263 mm of rain over roughly 26.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Zanzibar in April?
Zanzibar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in April.

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