Zanzibar in November
Short rains, but still plenty of usable sunshine
The short answer
November is a good time to visit Zanzibar.
November brings Zanzibar's shorter rainy season. Showers can be heavy but are generally more intermittent than during the long rains. Visitor numbers and prices are typically lower.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 23–30°C
- Short rains, but still plenty of usable sunshine.
- Crowds
- Low
- Low
- Prices
- Low
- Low
+Value seekers and travelers who don't need perfect weather every day
–Occasional heavy showers and less predictable conditions
My tip for November
Watch out for: Occasional heavy showers and less predictable conditions.
- Value seekers
- travelers who don't need perfect weather every day
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Zanzibar, 10th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is April; the best value is April.
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What’s on in Zanzibar in November
- Short rains
- November brings Zanzibar's shorter rainy season. Rain can be unpredictable, but showers are generally less persistent than during the long rains. This can also mean lower prices and fewer visitors.
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