Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
86°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Zanzibar City
Tanzania · Africa
Hot days and plenty of sun. Seasonal cyclone risk and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Excellent time to visit
Mid to late
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 80°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 11 wet days this month.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.6 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
70%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 88° and nights feel near 85°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
43%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
January's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
10 mphJanuary Breezy
Sea temperature
84°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 83°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning82°F
Feels 86°F
Rain40%
Cloud67%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday85°F
Feels 88°F
Rain24%
Cloud59%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Feels 88°F
Rain7%
Cloud46%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening82°F
Feels 86°F
Rain2%
Cloud42%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86 | 80 | 1.8 | 11 | 11.6 | 78 | 84 |
| Feb | 86 | 80 | 1.4 | 9 | 11.4 | 76 | 84 |
| Mar | 86 | 79 | 4.9 | 21 | 10.5 | 80 | 85 |
| Apr | 84 | 77 | 8.9 | 26 | 9.7 | 85 | 85 |
| May | 83 | 76 | 5.1 | 18 | 10.0 | 83 | 83 |
| Jun | 82 | 74 | 1.5 | 10 | 10.8 | 79 | 81 |
| Jul | 81 | 73 | 0.9 | 7 | 10.8 | 78 | 79 |
| Aug | 81 | 73 | 0.8 | 7 | 10.9 | 78 | 78 |
| Sep | 83 | 74 | 0.8 | 6 | 11.4 | 77 | 78 |
| Oct | 84 | 75 | 2.2 | 11 | 11.6 | 77 | 80 |
| Nov | 85 | 77 | 3.6 | 18 | 11.6 | 80 | 82 |
| Dec | 86 | 79 | 3.7 | 20 | 11.7 | 79 | 84 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 4, 2026
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