Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off Tanzania's coast with a history spanning Swahili, Arab, Portuguese, and British influences. Stone Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is a labyrinth of narrow alleys, carved wooden doors, and rooftop restaurants. The island was the world's largest clove producer and the scent still perfumes the air. Freddie Mercury was born here in 1946. Beach coworking spaces are opening along the north and east coasts.
Nights sit around 21°C and afternoons around 30°C.
Zanzibar barely changes season: afternoons sit around 31°C and nights around 23°C most of the year.
It rains all year — about 1652 mm in total, from 409 mm in April down to 31 mm in July — so there is no dry stretch to aim for.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: February averages an AQI of 57, while April clears to 33.
Daylight is steady all year, around 12.0 hours a day.
For what you're after, the best months in Zanzibar are June – October. Expect decent internet (27 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €900 a month).
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