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The weather in Zanzibar in May is very hot. The average temperatures are between 25°C and 28°C, drinking water regularly is advisable.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Zanzibar. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Zanzibar in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Zanzibar in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Zanzibar before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° / 27° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 132 mm | Good | Zanzibar in January |
| February | 30° / 27° | 5 | 23 | 0 | 87 mm | Good | Zanzibar in February |
| March | 31° / 27° | 13 | 18 | 0 | 250 mm | Ok | Zanzibar in March |
| April | 29° / 26° | 20 | 11 | 0 | 588 mm | Ok | Zanzibar in April |
| May | 28° / 25° | 14 | 17 | 0 | 418 mm | Good | Zanzibar in May |
| June | 28° / 24° | 4 | 26 | 0 | 105 mm | Perfect | Zanzibar in June |
| July | 27° / 24° | 3 | 28 | 0 | 87 mm | Perfect | Zanzibar in July |
| August | 27° / 24° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 80 mm | Perfect | Zanzibar in August |
| September | 27° / 24° | 3 | 27 | 0 | 74 mm | Perfect | Zanzibar in September |
| October | 28° / 25° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 140 mm | Good | Zanzibar in October |
| November | 29° / 26° | 10 | 20 | 0 | 216 mm | Ok | Zanzibar in November |
| December | 30° / 27° | 12 | 19 | 0 | 218 mm | Ok | Zanzibar in December |