Weather in Zanzibar in January
In an average January, 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 | 26°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
33°C
2022-01-17
Lowest
26°C
1998-01-14
Low
Highest
28°C
2024-01-19
Lowest
24°C
1985-01-03
Feels-like
Highest
45°C
2020-01-12
Lowest
26°C
1998-01-14
Humidity
Highest
24.8 g/m³
2024-01-19
Lowest
19.0 g/m³
1986-01-25
Wind
Highest
34 km/h
2025-01-14
Lowest
8 km/h
1991-01-15
Gust
Highest
56 km/h
2025-01-14
Lowest
18 km/h
2019-01-02
Precip
Wettest
231 mm
1998
Driest
14 mm
2003
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