How bad is rainy season in Zanzibar?

The rainy season in Zanzibar Most rain falls in the months of April and May. This is also the long rainy season. In these months there is an occasional heavy shower (about 15 to 30 minutes long), after which it clears up again. Although it does not rain every day during the rainy season, the humidity is much higher.



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The best time to visit the Zanzibar Archipelago is from July to September — the dry season. However, travel is good at most times of the year, due to frequent sunshine and balmy temperatures of 82°F to 93°F. The only time when rain would affect your trip is during April and May, the peak of the long rains.

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It's hot all year round on Zanzibar, but avoid Tanzania's torrential March to early May rainy season if you want to make the most of its beautiful beaches and spectacular diving. Travel in the June to October dry season for guaranteed, uninterrupted sunshine, with temperatures hovering around 30°C.

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Figure a budget stay can be found for 30–50USD a night, and the nice places can be … as much as you want to spend. Food and drink is at typical tourist rates — figure 3–5USD for a beer, and a decent dinner can be had for something like 10–15USD. How expensive is Zanzibar City for traveling?

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So, how many days in Zanzibar is enough? Ideally, seven. Spend 2-3 days in Stone Town and the other 3-4 days on the coast. Of the tours you like, do the ones in and near Stone Town while you're in Stone Town and do tours that are located outside of Stone Town when you're staying on the coast.

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The sublime coastline and tropical islands of Zanzibar; exotic, luxurious and the perfect complement to a safari as part of your luxury holiday with Elegant Resorts.

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Wear clothing that covers at least from the navel to the knees, especially when in public areas. Avoid wearing short shorts or revealing clothing.

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Zanzibar North-east Coast: the island's prime location, most of Zanzibar's top-end accommodation is set on the north-east beaches. The diving is excellent here, there's not much tidal variation and the archipelago's best reefs of Mnemba Island lie about a kilometre or half a mile offshore.

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Travelling to Mauritius can be expensive, but it is definitely possible to experience a dreamy honeymoon or tropical escape if you plan it right. Zanzibar is considerably less developed so finding cheap flights, accommodation, and all-inclusive Zanzibar holiday packages is much easier.

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Zanzibar is a very low malaria risk setting, making it unlikely that females would harbour infections for longer to be cleared by natural immunity.

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At religious institutions. Exercise caution especially when you visit religious institutions. Avoid crowded areas and religious demonstrations especially in and around Stone Town on Fridays.

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Dress appropriately and respect Muslim cultural norms. Don't take your valuables to the beach. Lock your valuables in the hotel safe when you go out. Don't walk around alone after dark.

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