Zanzibar · January
Best travel monthTravel seasonTanzania · Africa
Max Temp
32.3°C
Min Temp
25.2°C
Sunshine
7.7 h/day
Rain Days
5 days
Water Temp
28.6°C
Rainfall
69.5 mm
Humidity
77%
Avg Temp
28.3°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
January is among the best months in Zanzibar: only 5 rain days, 32°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime highs reach 32°C with a daily average of 28°C — nights stay warm at 25°C. The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 70 mm total. The water is a warm 29°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in January are ideal.
Kurze Trockenzeit: Sansibar im Dezember und Januar mit weniger Regen als erwartet, wärmsten Meerestemperaturen des Jahres, weniger Besucher als im Sommer.
Packing list for Zanzibar in January
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Zanzibar?
- Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Zanzibar (Climate Score: 85/100). Pleasant temperatures (32°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (5) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Zanzibar in January?
- In January, Zanzibar sees daily highs of 32°C. Nights cool to 25°C, with a daily average of 28°C.
- How much rain falls in Zanzibar in January?
- In January, Zanzibar receives an average of 70 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Zanzibar get in January?
- Zanzibar averages 8 sunshine hours per day in January — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Zanzibar in January?
- Water temperature in Zanzibar in January averages 29°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
