Planning a trip to Zanzibar in July? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +27°C and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 28 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
July is usually the driest month of the year in Zanzibar
Average weather
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+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zanzibar has good weather in July.
Average temperature in Zanzibar in July
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zanzibar for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in July is +26°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +27°C during the day and a minimum of +22°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +26°C.
Is Zanzibar warm or cold in July?
Zanzibar is typically warm in July.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +27°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +24°C to +23°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
July is one of the coolest months in Zanzibar, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Zanzibar in July
Zanzibar weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
June
July
August
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+27°C
+27°C
Min. temperature
+22°C
+21°C
+22°C
Max. temperature
+30°C
+29°C
+29°C
Rainfall
38 mm
28 mm
32 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
78%
77%
78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
6
5
Cloudy days
20
23
24
Rainy days
4
2
2
Snowy days
0
0
0
July weather is still as good as in June.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +27°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 38 mm to 28 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.
August brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Zanzibar in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Zanzibar is gradually decreasing during July, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Zanzibar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in July is about 31 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain.July is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how July is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Zanzibar wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 189 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last July in Zanzibar?
This is the weather in Zanzibar in July 2023:
1 July
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+26°C
2 July
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+24°C
3 July
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+27°C
4 July
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+26°C
5 July
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+26°C
6 July
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+27°C
7 July
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+27°C
8 July
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+27°C
9 July
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+27°C
10 July
☀️
+26°C
11 July
🌧️
+25°C
12 July
☁️
+26°C
13 July
☁️
+27°C
14 July
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+26°C
15 July
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+27°C
16 July
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+26°C
17 July
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+26°C
18 July
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+26°C
19 July
🌧️
+25°C
20 July
🌧️
+26°C
21 July
☁️
+25°C
22 July
☀️
+26°C
23 July
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+26°C
24 July
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+27°C
25 July
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+27°C
26 July
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+27°C
27 July
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+26°C
28 July
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+26°C
29 July
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+26°C
30 July
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+26°C
31 July
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+26°C
In July 2023 Zanzibar had 7 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +24°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years
This is how Zanzibar climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Zanzibar in July has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+27°C) and the highest in 2019 (+30°C). The driest year was 2016 with only 10 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1982 with 73 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zanzibar in July:
Is July a good time to visit Zanzibar?
July is a really good time to go to Zanzibar. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Zanzibar.
Can you sunbathe in Zanzibar in July?
July is warm in Zanzibar. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Zanzibar rainy in July?
Zanzibar is usually dry in July. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Zanzibar in July?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zanzibar in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Tanzania
Check out the weather for other cities in Tanzania.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Zanzibar, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.