Zanzibar in January

Peak season. January is one of the best times to visit Zanzibar. In January, Zanzibar averages 28°C, with about 11 hours of sunshine a day and roughly 2.9 rainy days a week. Here's what those numbers mean for a trip.

That's about 1.6°C warmer than Zanzibar's yearly average — January sits among its hotter months. It's also the driest month, with the fewest rainy days.

Pack light summer clothes, sun protection and swimwear.

Is January a good time to visit Zanzibar?

January is one of the best times to visit Zanzibar. It averages 28°C with 11 hours of sun a day and about 2.9 rainy days a week.

How hot is Zanzibar in January?

Zanzibar averages 28°C in January, based on roughly twenty years of climate records.

Does it rain a lot in Zanzibar in January?

Expect about 2.9 rainy days a week in January, with 11 hours of sunshine a day on average.