Zanzibar weather in January
January in Zanzibar: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Zanzibar · #106 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Zanzibar climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 80°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 57 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Zanzibar in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Zanzibar?
- January in Zanzibar: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Zanzibar on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Zanzibar in January?
- In January, Zanzibar averages a daily high of 29.9°C and a low of 26.4°C, with about 57.3 mm of rain over roughly 15.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zanzibar in January?
- Zanzibar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in January.