Zanzibar weather in February

February in Zanzibar: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Zanzibar · #101 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Zanzibar climate normals — February

Daytime high31°C / 87°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low26°C / 80°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Rainfall43 mm / 1.7 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point23°C / 74°F
Sunshine10.7 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)49🍃 good

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

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Zanzibar in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit Zanzibar?
February in Zanzibar: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Zanzibar on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Zanzibar in February?
In February, Zanzibar averages a daily high of 30.5°C and a low of 26.4°C, with about 42.7 mm of rain over roughly 9.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Zanzibar in February?
Zanzibar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in February.

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