Zanzibar weather in November

Zanzibar averages 30°C by day and 25°C at night in November, with the sea at 29°C and 23 days with at least 1 mm of rain.

Day

30°C

Night

25°C

Sea

29°C

Rainy days

23

Flight from London

9h

What November feels like

November 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 23 days.

Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Zanzibar is the #6 warmest in November.

Want it warmer in November?

These are hotter than Zanzibar this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:

Zanzibar weather by month

November is highlighted. Compare with October and December, or see the full year in Zanzibar.

MonthDayNightSeaRainy days
January32°C26°C29°C13
February32°C26°C30°C12
March32°C26°C30°C20
April29°C25°C29°C28
May28°C25°C28°C22
June28°C24°C28°C17
July27°C23°C27°C18
August28°C23°C26°C18
September29°C23°C27°C18
October29°C24°C27°C19
November30°C25°C29°C23
December31°C25°C30°C21

Zanzibar in November: quick answers

Is Zanzibar hot in November?

November is hot but wet in Zanzibar: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 30°C and lows 25°C.

Can you swim in Zanzibar in November?

The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.

Does it rain in Zanzibar in November?

It is rainy season, with rain on about 23 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 November for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.

How we measured this

Averages of every day in November 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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