Verdict: Fair month
Zanzibar Weather in April
April runs warm in Zanzibar, with daily highs around 29°C (84°F) and nights near 25°C (77°F). It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 27 days, so build flexibility into plans. April is workable in Zanzibar if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
29°C / 84°F
Average low
25°C / 77°F
Rain days
~27
Precipitation
387 mm
What to pack for Zanzibar in April
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 27 days
- Quick-dry shoes — downpours are short but heavy
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
April against the rest of the year
Warmest in Zanzibar: Feb (33°C / 91°F) · Coolest: May (28°C / 82°F) · Wettest: Apr (~27 rain days)
32°
25°
Jan
33°
26°
Feb
32°
25°
Mar
29°
25°
Apr
28°
24°
May
28°
23°
Jun
28°
22°
Jul
29°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
31°
23°
Oct
30°
24°
Nov
31°
25°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)