Zanzibar weather in March
Zanzibar averages 32°C by day and 26°C at night in March, with the sea at 30°C and 20 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It cools by about 3°C into April.
Day
32°C
Night
26°C
Sea
30°C
Rainy days
20
Flight from London
9h
What March feels like
March is hot but wet in Zanzibar: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is warm at 30°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 20 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Zanzibar is the #4 warmest in March.
Zanzibar weather by month
March is highlighted. Compare with February and April, or see the full year in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar in March: quick answers
Is Zanzibar hot in March?
March 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 March?
The sea is warm at 30°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Zanzibar in March?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 20 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 March for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in March 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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