Best time to visit
Best time to visit Tanzania
Our pick: March and NovemberBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: Mar, Oct–Nov. Busy and pricier: Dec–Feb, Jun–Sep. Quiet: Apr–May.
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Tanzania works almost all year. The southern Serengeti calving season is in January and February, the river crossings in the north are from July to September, and Zanzibar's beaches are best in the dry months.
Month by month in Zanzibar
- J28°
- F28°
- M29°
- A28°
- M27°
- J26°
- J26°
- A26°
- S26°
- O27°
- N28°
- D28°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- The long rains in April and May close some lodges and make roads muddy.
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Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?
June to October and December to February, when it's dry and sunny.
What is the warmest month in Zanzibar?
March, averaging 29°C. The coolest is June, at 26°C.
When is peak season in Tanzania?
Dec–Feb, Jun–Sep, when prices are highest. For better value, try Mar, Oct–Nov.