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Tanzania·🌊 Coastal

The Spice Island off the East African coast combines paradise beaches with historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spice plantations, dolphin tours, and the Indian Ocean's underwater world make Zanzibar unforgettable.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripLocal cuisineNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

January, February, March, October, November, December: up to 33°C with 11h of sunshine per day.

In January, February, March, December, water temperatures reach a pleasant 30°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: April–May — a pleasant 29°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 32°C.

Max. temperature
32°
Jan
33°
Feb
33°
Mar
29°
Apr
29°
May
28°
Jun
28°
Jul
29°
Aug
30°
Sep
31°
Oct
30°
Nov
31°
Dec
Water temperature
30°
Jan
30°
Feb
30°
Mar
29°
Apr
29°
May
28°
Jun
27°
Jul
26°
Aug
27°
Sep
28°
Oct
29°
Nov
30°
Dec
Sunshine hours
10h
Jan
11h
Feb
10h
Mar
7h
Apr
10h
May
10h
Jun
11h
Jul
11h
Aug
11h
Sep
11h
Oct
10h
Nov
11h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
12d
Feb
16d
Mar
26d
Apr
16d
May
13d
Jun
15d
Jul
18d
Aug
14d
Sep
18d
Oct
23d
Nov
22d
Dec

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Zanzibar as a Vacation Destination

Zanzibar is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is January, February, March with temperatures up to 33°C.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are January, February, March, December with water temperatures up to 30°C.

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Local languages
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