Sea temperature - Zanzibar: month by month
Average sea temperature each month - a rough guide to when it's worth going. Current month highlighted.
| Month | Average | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7°C | Nungwi 28.7°C |
| February | 29.1°C | Nungwi 29.2°C |
| March | 29.6°C | Nungwi 29.6°C |
| April | 29.1°C | Nungwi 29.2°C |
| May | 28.5°C | Paje 28.5°C |
| June | 27.6°C | Nungwi 27.6°C |
| July | 26.6°C | Nungwi 26.6°C |
| August | 26.1°C | Nungwi 26.3°C |
| September | 26.6°C | Nungwi 26.9°C |
| October | 27.4°C | Nungwi 27.7°C |
| November | 28.4°C | Nungwi 28.6°C |
| December | 29.0°C | Nungwi 29.2°C |
Frequently asked questions
In which month is the sea warmest?
Warmest: March, about 29.6°C on average.
When is the sea coldest?
Coldest: August, about 26.1°C on average.
What is the sea temperature in summer?
In summer (June-August) about 26.8°C on average.
In which months is the sea warmest?
The sea usually exceeds 24°C from January to December.
Sea temperature - Zanzibar, January
Average (January): about 28.7°C. Warmest: Nungwi (28.7°C).
Sea temperature - Zanzibar, February
Average (February): about 29.1°C. Warmest: Nungwi (29.2°C).
Sea temperature - Zanzibar, March
Average (March): about 29.6°C. Warmest: Nungwi (29.6°C).
Sea temperature - Zanzibar, April
Average (April): about 29.1°C. Warmest: Nungwi (29.2°C).
Sea temperature - Zanzibar, May
Average (May): about 28.5°C. Warmest: Paje (28.5°C).
Sea temperature - Zanzibar, June
Average (June): about 27.6°C. Warmest: Nungwi (27.6°C).
Sea temperature - Zanzibar, July
Average (July): about 26.6°C. Warmest: Nungwi (26.6°C).
Sea temperature - Zanzibar, August
Average (August): about 26.1°C. Warmest: Nungwi (26.3°C).
Sea temperature - Zanzibar, September
Average (September): about 26.6°C. Warmest: Nungwi (26.9°C).
Sea temperature - Zanzibar, October
Average (October): about 27.4°C. Warmest: Nungwi (27.7°C).
Sea temperature - Zanzibar, November
Average (November): about 28.4°C. Warmest: Nungwi (28.6°C).
Sea temperature - Zanzibar, December
Average (December): about 29.0°C. Warmest: Nungwi (29.2°C).