Weather in Zanzibar Island for January 2025
Expect cooler weather in the next days in Zanzibar Island with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 31.1 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Zanzibar Island at the beginning of January is 30.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 30.1 °C by the end of January.
Zanzibar Island experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 136.4 mm.
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Zanzibar Island in January average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 32° | 2 32° | 3 32° | 4 32° | 5 27° | ||
6 28° | 7 29° | 8 30° | 9 30° | 10 30° | 11 30° | 12 29° |
13 30° | 14 27° | 15 30° | 16 30° | 17 31° | 18 30° | 19 30° |
20 31° | 21 26° | 22 28° | 23 30° | 24 28° | 25 29° | 26 30° |
27 30° | 28 30° | 29 31° | 30 30° | 31 31° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Zanzibar Island
January weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /25° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
2 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 32° /25° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
3 Jan. | Sunny | 32° /25° | 0 mm | 10 | |
4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /25° | 1.3 mm | 9 | |
5 Jan. | Light rain shower | 27° /23° | 10.9 mm | 9 | |
6 Jan. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 7.7 mm | 9 | |
7 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 8.5 mm | 9 | |
8 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /24° | 2.5 mm | 10 | |
9 Jan. | Light rain shower | 30° /24° | 2.9 mm | 10 | |
10 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /24° | 0.7 mm | 10 | |
11 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /24° | 0.3 mm | 10 | |
12 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /25° | 2.5 mm | 9 | |
13 Jan. | Light rain shower | 30° /25° | 4.3 mm | 10 | |
14 Jan. | Light drizzle | 27° /25° | 1.1 mm | 9 | |
15 Jan. | Thundery outbreaks possible | 30° /25° | 0 mm | 10 | |
16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 1.6 mm | 10 | |
17 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /25° | 0.8 mm | 10 | |
18 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /24° | 10.5 mm | 9 | |
19 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
20 Jan. | Thundery outbreaks possible | 31° /24° | 13.1 mm | 10 | |
21 Jan. | Light rain shower | 26° /24° | 26 mm | 9 | |
22 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /24° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
23 Jan. | Cloudy | 30° /24° | 0 mm | 10 | |
24 Jan. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 4.3 mm | 9 | |
25 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /24° | 2.2 mm | 9 | |
26 Jan. | Light rain shower | 30° /24° | 7.6 mm | 10 | |
27 Jan. | Patchy light drizzle | 30° /24° | 1 mm | 10 | |
28 Jan. | Light rain shower | 30° /24° | 4.5 mm | 10 | |
29 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /25° | 2.1 mm | 10 | |
30 Jan. | Light rain shower | 30° /25° | 2.4 mm | 10 | |
31 Jan. | Patchy light drizzle | 31° /25° | 1.5 mm | 10 | |
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Zanzibar Island in January - FAQ
What to pack to Zanzibar Island in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Zanzibar Island in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Zanzibar Island, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
- Insect Repellent: For destinations with mosquitos or other insects
January rainfall patterns in Zanzibar Island
UV exposure in Zanzibar Island during January
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