Zanzibar · September
Best travel monthTravel seasonTanzania · Africa
Max Temp
30.2°C
Min Temp
21.4°C
Sunshine
7.5 h/day
Rain Days
3 days
Water Temp
25.9°C
Rainfall
47.1 mm
Humidity
77%
Avg Temp
25.6°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
September is among the best months in Zanzibar: only 3 rain days, 30°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 30°C, cooling to 21°C at night (daily average: 26°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 3 rain days with 47 mm total. The water is a warm 26°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in September are ideal.
Trockenzeit — bestes Sansibar: Das Indische Meer türkisblau, Stone Town ohne Regenschauer erkunden, das ZIFF-Filmfestival im Juni in Innenhöfen alter arabischer Paläste. Delfine vor Kizimkazi, Gewürzplantagen in voller Pracht.
Packing list for Zanzibar in September
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is September a good time to visit Zanzibar?
- Yes — September is one of the best months to visit Zanzibar (Climate Score: 91/100). Pleasant temperatures (30°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (3) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Zanzibar in September?
- In September, Zanzibar sees daily highs of 30°C. Nights cool to 21°C, with a daily average of 26°C.
- How much rain falls in Zanzibar in September?
- In September, Zanzibar receives an average of 47 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Zanzibar get in September?
- Zanzibar averages 8 sunshine hours per day in September — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Zanzibar in September?
- Water temperature in Zanzibar in September averages 26°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
