What is the current water temperature in Zanzibar?

As of now, in Zanzibar, the water temperature is 27.6°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

Tanzania > Zanzibar

Water temperature in Zanzibar

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Zanzibar. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

81.7

°F

November 2, 07:54

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

81.6°F

Tomorrow:

81.8°F

Sunrise:

05:57

Sunset:

18:17

Day Length:

12 h. 20 min.

Zanzibar in November

Minimum:

82.3°F

Average:

84.0°F

Maximum:

84.8°F

Sea water temperature in Zanzibar today

As of now, in Zanzibar, the water temperature is 81.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.2°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 79.8°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 81.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Zanzibar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 19	80.3°F	81.2°F	80.5°F
Oct 20	80.7°F	80.2°F	80.6°F
Oct 21	80.9°F	80.9°F	80.7°F
Oct 22	80.9°F	81.0°F	80.9°F
Oct 23	80.7°F	81.1°F	81.0°F
Oct 24	80.3°F	80.8°F	80.8°F
Oct 25	80.5°F	81.2°F	80.9°F
Oct 26	80.8°F	81.2°F	80.9°F
Oct 27	81.5°F	81.2°F	81.0°F
Oct 28	81.6°F	81.5°F	81.0°F
Oct 29	81.5°F	81.8°F	81.2°F
Oct 30	81.3°F	82.4°F	81.3°F
Oct 31	81.7°F	82.7°F	81.4°F
Nov 1	81.6°F	82.3°F	81.4°F
Nov 2	81.7°F	82.1°F	81.5°F
Nov 3	81.8°F	81.9°F	81.6°F
Nov 4	81.8°F	82.4°F	81.6°F
Nov 5	81.9°F	82.3°F	81.7°F
Nov 6	82.0°F	82.7°F	81.8°F
Nov 7	81.9°F	82.3°F	81.7°F
Nov 8	81.9°F	82.4°F	81.7°F
Nov 9	82.0°F	82.5°F	81.8°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Zanzibar by month

In Zanzibar, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Zanzibar was recorded on March 11, 2024, reaching a 88.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on September 13, 2022, dipping to 76.9°F. The average readings by season are 83.8°F in Winter, 84.0°F in Spring, 79.6°F in Summer, and 80.6°F in Autumn.