Weather in Zanzibar in May
Zanzibar offers excellent beach weather with frequent rainfall (avg 25.8°C, 20 rainy days). Weather score: 6.2/10 · Good
Avg temp
25.8°C
Daytime high
27.9°C
Night low
24.2°C
Rainy days
20
Sun per day
9.8 h
Sea temp
28.4°C
Zanzibar climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 31.3°C | 25.8°C | 9 | 11.4 h | 8.6/10 |
| February | 28.3°C | 32°C | 25.9°C | 9 | 11.1 h | 8.6/10 |
| March | 28°C | 31.5°C | 25.6°C | 17 | 10.3 h | 7.8/10 |
| April | 26.5°C | 28.8°C | 24.8°C | 26 | 9 h | 7.3/10 |
| May | 25.8°C | 27.9°C | 24.2°C | 20 | 9.8 h | 6.2/10 |
| June | 25.2°C | 27.7°C | 23.5°C | 13 | 10.6 h | 6.7/10 |
| July | 24.7°C | 27.4°C | 22.7°C | 15 | 10.8 h | 6.7/10 |
| August | 24.8°C | 28.3°C | 22.1°C | 12 | 10.9 h | 8.8/10 |
| September | 25.4°C | 29.3°C | 22.4°C | 12 | 11.3 h | 8.6/10 |
| October | 26.3°C | 30°C | 23.3°C | 14 | 11.5 h | 7.8/10 |
| November | 26.7°C | 29.8°C | 24.2°C | 21 | 11.3 h | 7.3/10 |
| December | 27.6°C | 30.5°C | 25.2°C | 18 | 11.5 h | 7.8/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Zanzibar in May
How warm is it in Zanzibar in May?
In May, Zanzibar averages 25.8°C, with daytime highs of 27.9°C and night lows of 24.2°C.
Does it rain a lot in Zanzibar in May?
May sees around 20 rainy days and about 174.9 mm of rainfall in Zanzibar.
Is May a good month to visit Zanzibar?
May scores 6.2/10 for Zanzibar. Zanzibar offers excellent beach weather with frequent rainfall (avg 25.8°C, 20 rainy days).