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Zanzibar Weather in December, Tanzania

Zanzibar Averages December

ZANZIBAR AVERAGES FOR DECEMBER

  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    27°C
    81°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    28°C
    82°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    25°C
    77°F
  • What is Average Day Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunrise and sunset

    Day Temperature

    28°C
    84°F
  • What is Average Night Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunset and sunrise

    Night Temperature

    26°C
    80°F
  • What is Average Sea Temperature?
    Average daily sea temperatures and divided by the number of days in the month. Sea Temperatures are taken from buoys, ships and even satellites can calculate sea temperature based on energy that is radiated from the sea's surface

    Sea Temperature

    29°C
    84°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    10 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    17 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    194 mm

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Zanzibar Daily Averages December

December 2024 Daily Averages

Sun
1 Avg 27º 81º
Mon
2 Avg 27º 81º
Tue
3 Avg 26º 79º
Wed
4 Avg 27º 81º
Thu
5 Avg 28º 82º
Fri
6 Avg 27º 81º
Sat
7 Avg 27º 81º
8 Avg 27º 81º
9 Avg 27º 81º
10 Avg 28º 82º
11 Avg 28º 82º
12 Avg 27º 81º
13 Avg 27º 81º
14 Avg 27º 81º
15 Avg 28º 82º
16 Avg 27º 81º
17 Avg 28º 82º
18 Avg 28º 82º
19 Avg 29º 84º
20 Avg 28º 82º
21 Avg 28º 82º
22 Avg 28º 82º
23 Avg 28º 82º
24 Avg 28º 82º
25 Avg 28º 82º
26 Avg 28º 82º
27 Avg 29º 84º
28 Avg 29º 84º
29 Avg 28º 82º
30 Avg 28º 82º
31 Avg 29º 84º
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December in Zanzibar is quite like anywhere else in the world. Even though the majority of the populace is Muslim, Christmas still plays a big role in their lives and visitors in December will experience many joyous feasts and celebrations as proof. If one can't be at home for Christmas, there's no better place on Earth to be than in Zanzibar.

The weather is extremely nice in December and visitors can expect to feel daytime high temperatures in the range of 28°C (82°F).

Average nightly lows will be in the area of 25°C (77°F) which is perfect weather for wandering through the evening markets and bazaars in Stone Town or for walking along a moonlit beach.

The average water temperature at the beaches around the island is 27°C (81°C).

Average rainfall for December is just a little less than for November at 194mm or 7½ inches. Visitors can expect approximately 10 hours or so of sunshine each non-rainy day. There is a relative humidity of close to 67% in December.

Visitors in December will get to experience Zanzibar's Independence and Republic Day which is on the 9th. Locals celebrate Independence Day much like other country's natives do, with fireworks and feasts and parties late into the evening.

While visitors may not necessarily know or understand the history in Zanzibar, that won't stop them from being able to join in with the locals in celebrating and having one heck of a good time.

A Christmas in Zanzibar will encompass many great feasts and celebrations in the local Christian churches and even though most of the residents are Muslim, the spirit of Christmas can still be found throughout the island. Visitors shouldn't be afraid to take part in any celebrations they may come across or that they may be invited to. This holiday spirit is likely to help one make new friends of the locals and make Christmas in Zanzibar one of the most memorable events ever.

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