Zanzibar in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Zanzibar in march 2025
Below, check out the weather forecast for march for most popular cities in Zanzibar. These datas are statistics for the month of march from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in march in Stone Town
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
83°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
28%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
38% of time
32%
15%
13%
Weather at 6pm
86°F
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
17%
16%
3%
Weather at 3am
83°F
31%
25%
16%
14%
Where to go in Zanzibar in march?
Where to go in Zanzibar in march: destination map
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Where to go in each region in march?
| Mafia (Kilindoni (Mafia Island), Utende, Chole Bay...) | 90°F | 15 days | 86°F | tolerable weather |
| Pemba (Wete (Pemba Island), Chake Chake, Mkoani...) | 86°F | 13 days | 86°F | tolerable weather |
| Unguja (Stone Town, Nungwi (Unguja Island), Pingwe...) | 88°F | 15 days | 85°F to 86°F | tolerable weather |
Where should you go in Zanzibar in march when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Zanzibar in march is tolerable across the board.
March is not the best month to go to in Zanzibar. The climate in Wete (Pemba Island), Kendwa, Chake Chake, Matemwe, Jambiani, Nungwi (Unguja Island), Uroa and Fumba and everywhere in the country is bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very often wherever you go.
Climate in Zanzibar in march
Climate in Stone Town in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Stone Town is 85°F (maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 83°F). The climate is very warm there in this month. With 10.4in over 15 days, the weather is rather to rain during your trip. So remember to bring rain clothes.
With a correct climate, march is okay (but not good time) for traveling in that area in Zanzibar.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 10.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (47%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||
| Length of day | 12:08 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Nungwi (Unguja Island) in march
In march, the mean temperature in Nungwi (Unguja Island) is 85°F (maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 83°F). The climate is very warm in this city in march. With 10.4in over 15 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your trip. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a bad climate, the month of march is not the best time to go in this city.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 10.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (47%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||
| Length of day | 12:09 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Wete (Pemba Island) in march
In march, the mean temperature in Wete (Pemba Island) is 85°F (maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 83°F). The climate is very warm in this city in the month of march. With 8.9in over 13 days, rain may occur during your trip. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With an unfavorable weather, march is not the best time to go in Wete (Pemba Island).
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 8.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (43%) | ||
| Humidity | 79% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||
| Length of day | 12:08 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Chake Chake in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Chake Chake is 85°F (maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 83°F). The climate is very hot in that locality in this month. With 8.9in over 13 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your trip. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a bad weather, the month of march is not recommended month to go in that area in Tanzania.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 8.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (43%) | ||
| Humidity | 79% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||
| Length of day | 12:08 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Kilindoni (Mafia Island) in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 79°F (for an average temperature of 85°F). The climate is burning there in march. With 9.1in over 15 days, rain may occur throughout your trip. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a correct climate, march is okay (but not good time) for traveling in this city.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 9.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (49%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 12:08 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in Zanzibar in march
| Stone Town in march | tolerable weather |
| Nungwi (Unguja Island) in march | tolerable weather |
| Wete (Pemba Island) in march | tolerable weather |
| Chake Chake in march | tolerable weather |
| Kilindoni (Mafia Island) in march | tolerable weather |
| Bwejuu in march | tolerable weather |
| Bweni in march | tolerable weather |
| Changuu (Prison island) in march | tolerable weather |
| Chole Bay in march | tolerable weather |
| Chumbe Island in march | tolerable weather |
| Chwaka in march | tolerable weather |
| Fumba in march | tolerable weather |
| Bawe Island in march | tolerable weather |
| Chapwani Island in march | tolerable weather |
| Jambiani in march | tolerable weather |
| Jozani in march | tolerable weather |
| Kangani in march | tolerable weather |
| Kendwa in march | tolerable weather |
| Kiwengwa in march | tolerable weather |
| Kizimkazi in march | tolerable weather |
| Makunduchi Beach in march | tolerable weather |
Weather data for Zanzibar in march:
Weather data for Zanzibar in march is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Zanzibar. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Zanzibar can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Zanzibar.