East Africa · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76–91°F | 9h | Moderate (85mm) | Peak | Hot, sunny and dry with prime beach and reef days in warm turquoise water. |
| February | 76–92°F | 9h | Moderate (55mm) | Peak | Peak sun and warmth as Sauti za Busara fills Stone Town with music. |
| March | 77–91°F | 8h | High (150mm) | Shoulder | Warm and humid with building showers, the last calm reefs before the rains. |
| April | 76–87°F | 6h | Very High (385mm) | Off-Peak | Wettest month: heavy tropical downpours, lush greenery and rock-bottom rates. |
| May | 75–86°F | 7h | Very High (255mm) | Off-Peak | Long rains ease into humid, quiet days with the island at its greenest. |
| June | 74–85°F | 8h | Moderate (70mm) | Peak | Dry, breezy and gorgeous, classic postcard beach and diving weather. |
| July | 72–84°F | 8h | Low (50mm) | Peak | Cooler dry trade winds, kitesurfing at Paje and Mwaka Kogwa festivities. |
| August | 71–85°F | 8h | Low (50mm) | Peak | Sunny, dry and breezy, peak beach-and-reef season with steady kite winds. |
| September | 70–87°F | 9h | Low (50mm) | Peak | Warm, dry and clear, with superb diving and near-perfect beach days. |
| October | 73–88°F | 9h | Moderate (95mm) | Shoulder | Warm and mostly dry before the short rains, quieter sands and great reefs. |
| November | 74–88°F | 9h | High (215mm) | Off-Peak | Short rains bring brief afternoon showers; green, humid and low-season quiet. |
| December | 76–90°F | 9h | High (185mm) | Peak | Hot, festive and drying out, holiday beach buzz under bright tropical skies. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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