When is the best time to go to Pemba?

When is the best time to go to Pemba? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Pemba are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
  • September is the driest month
  • The rainiest months are January and February
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December


Annual weather in Pemba

For full information about the climate and weather in Pemba a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 83°F/86°F
25.7in
February 83°F/86°F
25in
March 83°F/86°F
16.6in
April 81°F/86°F
9.5in
May 77°F/85°F
1.7in
June 76°F/83°F
1.2in
July 76°F/81°F
1.1in
August 76°F/81°F
0.5in
September 79°F/83°F
0.2in
October 81°F/85°F
0.6in
November 83°F/86°F
2in
December 85°F/88°F
10in


Weather and climate in Pemba

Pemba enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Pemba is 85°F (ranging from 81°F in july to 88°F in december). Annual rainfall is 93.9in, with a minimum of 0.2in in september and a maximum of 25.7in in january.
  • Between january and february the climate is very bad. the thermometer goes up to 86°F°C and it rains about 59% of the time in february.
  • In march the climate is not good. It is for example 86°F as maximum temperature in march and, in march, 17 days of rain are expected.
  • Between april and may the climate is just OK. It is for example 85°F as maximum temperature in may and you can expect to have 1.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From june to july the climate is good. The temperature rises to 81°F and, in july, 1 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of august and september the climate is perfect. the thermometer goes up to 83°F°C and it rains about 1% of the time in september.
  • In the month of october the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 85°F°C and it rains in october about 0.6in.
  • In november the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 92°F and it rains in november about 2in.
  • In december the climate is bad. It is for example 88°F as maximum temperature in december and, in december, 10 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Pemba

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Pemba: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Pemba

Find out when Pemba has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Pemba

  • Very low season in Pemba
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February and March.
  • Low season in Pemba
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, April, May, June, July and September.
  • High season in Pemba
    The number of visitors to Pemba is high in: August, October and November.
  • Peak season in Pemba
    The largest number of tourists visiting Pemba is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Pemba month by month



Best time for low prices in Pemba

Average prices of hotels in Pemba month by month

Generally, May is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Pemba. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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