Zanzibar weather in October
Zanzibar averages 29°C by day and 24°C at night in October, with the sea at 27°C and 19 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
29°C
Night
24°C
Sea
27°C
Rainy days
19
Flight from London
9h
What October feels like
October is hot but wet in Zanzibar: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is warm at 27°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 19 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Zanzibar is the #18 warmest in October.
Want it warmer in October?
These are hotter than Zanzibar this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Zanzibar weather by month
October is highlighted. Compare with September and November, or see the full year in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar in October: quick answers
Is Zanzibar hot in October?
October is hot but wet in Zanzibar: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 29°C and lows 24°C.
Can you swim in Zanzibar in October?
The sea is warm at 27°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Zanzibar in October?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 19 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 October for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in October 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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