Weather in Zanzibar in December
In an average December, Zanzibar sees a daily high around 30°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 30°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 25°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
2025-12-13
Lowest
26°C
1984-12-31
Low
Highest
28°C
2023-12-30
Lowest
24°C
1992-12-02
Feels-like
Highest
43°C
2023-12-29
Lowest
26°C
1984-12-31
Humidity
Highest
23.9 g/m³
2023-12-30
Lowest
19.0 g/m³
1996-12-31
Wind
Highest
30 km/h
1986-12-31
Lowest
7 km/h
2002-12-23
Gust
Highest
52 km/h
2013-12-25
Lowest
17 km/h
2024-12-10
Precip
Wettest
281 mm
1997
Driest
31 mm
1996
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