Zanzibar weather in October
October in Zanzibar: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Zanzibar · #168 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Zanzibar climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 81 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 18 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Zanzibar?
- October in Zanzibar: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Zanzibar on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Zanzibar in October?
- In October, Zanzibar averages a daily high of 29.5°C and a low of 24.1°C, with about 80.5 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zanzibar in October?
- Zanzibar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in October.