When to Go to Zanzibar

Zanzibar is blessed with a typically tropical climate, and this makes for year round hot and humid weather.

Having said that, the best time to visit Zanzibar is during the slightly cooler spring months of August to October.

You will probably want to avoid the rainy season. The rains fall from March to May and are so heavy in April that some hotels close.

It is best not to go to Zanzibar during the fasting month of Ramadan as eating, drinking, and smoking in public become a contentious issue for visitors. At this time of year most restaurants are closed during the day, and even those eating establishments that are open will make you feel a little awkward. The commencement and ending dates for Ramadan change by a few weeks every year so it is best to check carefully before you visit Zanzibar.

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