Zanzibar weather in November

November in Zanzibar: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Zanzibar · #173 of 604 destinations to visit in November · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Zanzibar climate normals — November

Daytime high29°C / 85°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Rainfall147 mm / 5.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days20 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine10.7 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)25🍃 good

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

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Zanzibar in November — FAQ

Is November a good time to visit Zanzibar?
November in Zanzibar: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Zanzibar on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Zanzibar in November?
In November, Zanzibar averages a daily high of 29.3°C and a low of 24.9°C, with about 146.8 mm of rain over roughly 20 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Zanzibar in November?
Zanzibar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in November.

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