Month guide · Zanzibar · Tanzania
Zanzibar in June
What June is really like in Zanzibar: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Zanzibar. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. The dry season begins, with fresher temperatures and steady winds for kitesurfing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 10th-warmest month in Zanzibar: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with May (29°C (84°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:30
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:16
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Hot dry season (Mid-December–February). Hot, humid and mostly dry, with calm, clear water for snorkelling and diving; busy over the holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Zanzibar International Film Festival (usually June or July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Stone Town
Stone Town
Listed by UNESCO in 2000, Stone Town is a densely built Swahili trading town of coral-stone houses with carved wooden doors, balconies and shaded lanes, shaped by Arab, Persian, Indian, African and European influences.
- Time needed
- A full day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Market · Stone Town
Forodhani Gardens night market
Agree the price of seafood before it is grilled, and choose stalls that are busy with locals.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Food
- After dark
- Kids
Experience · Central Unguja
Spice farm tour
Farms in the countryside north of Stone Town show cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, lemongrass and tropical fruit growing, with guides who explain their uses and often finish with a spiced lunch.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Food
- Nature
- Kids
Historic site · Stone Town
Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
Climb the walls for a view over the waterfront, and check whether a music or dance event is on in the amphitheatre.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Shopping
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Zanzibar.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 22°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Zanzibar?
It is one of the best months to visit Zanzibar. The dry season begins, with fresher temperatures and steady winds for kitesurfing.
+How warm is Zanzibar in June?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Zanzibar in June?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.