Zanzibar weather in March
March in Zanzibar: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Zanzibar · #169 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Zanzibar climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 91 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Zanzibar in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Zanzibar?
- March in Zanzibar: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Zanzibar on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Zanzibar in March?
- In March, Zanzibar averages a daily high of 30.7°C and a low of 26°C, with about 91.2 mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zanzibar in March?
- Zanzibar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in March.