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The weather in Zanzibar in October is very hot. The average temperatures are between 25°C and 28°C, drinking water regularly is advisable.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Zanzibar during the month of October. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Zanzibar in October 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 |