Zanzibar weather in January
Zanzibar averages 32°C by day and 26°C at night in January, with the sea at 29°C and 13 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
32°C
Night
26°C
Sea
29°C
Rainy days
13
Flight from London
9h
What January feels like
January is hot but wet in Zanzibar: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 13 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Zanzibar is the #1 warmest in January.
Zanzibar weather by month
January is highlighted. Compare with December and February, or see the full year in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar in January: quick answers
Is Zanzibar hot in January?
January is hot but wet in Zanzibar: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 32°C and lows 26°C.
Can you swim in Zanzibar in January?
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Zanzibar in January?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 13 days.
What is the warmest month in Zanzibar?
February, at an average high of 32°C. The coolest is July at 27°C.
How long is the flight to Zanzibar from the UK?
About 9h direct from London, estimated from the 7,435 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in January for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in January from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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