Weather in Zanzibar, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania in January
In an average January, Zanzibar sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 27°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 27°C |
| Typical low range | 26°C to 28°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2017-01-26
Lowest
27°C
1993-01-16
Low
Highest
28°C
2019-01-04
Lowest
25°C
1992-01-08
Feels-like
Highest
40°C
2016-01-02
Lowest
30°C
1993-01-16
Humidity
Highest
24.7 g/m³
2024-01-20
Lowest
18.6 g/m³
1986-01-20
Wind
Highest
40 km/h
2011-01-26
Lowest
11 km/h
1999-01-20
Precip
Wettest
232 mm
2024
Driest
5 mm
2000
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