Weather

Along the coast the climate is tropical, with high humidity and temperatures averaging 25-29°C (77-84°F). From December to March, temperatures can exceed 30°C (86°F). Throughout most of the country there are two rainy seasons, with the 'long' rains ( masika ) drenching Zanzibar from mid-March to May, and the 'short' rains ( mvuli ) doing their best from November to January.

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Average Annual Hi/Low Temperature

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Average Annual Humidity

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Average Annual Rainfall

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