Zanzibar Travel Guide
Zanzibar in June: Start of the Dry Season (Weather & Tips)
By Haji, your local · updated on 09.10.2026 · 5 min read
Part of our complete Zanzibar travel guideZanzibar in June is a real insider tip: the long dry season begins, it is sunny and pleasantly warm at 29 °C rather than muggy, and the summer high season only starts in July. The sea is clear and 27 °C warm, perfect for boat trips. For many, June offers the best value for weather of the whole year.
June weather in numbers
| Value | June |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | approx. 29 °C |
| At night | approx. 21 °C |
| Sunshine hours per day | approx. 8 |
| Rainfall | approx. 70 mm on around 7 days |
| Sea temperature | approx. 27 °C |
Long-term averages, rounded. The weather in individual years may differ.
How Zanzibar feels in June
June is like a freshly washed morning. After the rainy season the island is still green, the air dry and light, and a gentle trade wind sweeps across the beaches. The evenings are mild, and at night you sleep without air conditioning. And there is still room for you on the sandbanks.
What works especially well in June
- Boat trips with clear visibility: Blue Safari and Snorkelling & Dolphins.
- Kitesurfing: from June the southeast trade wind (Kusi) blows, and Paje is in its element.
- Safari on the mainland as the dry season begins: Mikumi Safari.
- From the end of June the first humpback whale sightings begin off the coast – with a bit of luck already on a boat trip.
Festivals in June
The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) usually takes place in late June or early July in Stone Town – in 2026 from 24 to 28 June. Open-air cinema in the Old Fort, music and conversations about life on the shores of the Indian Ocean. The 2027 date has not yet been set.
Which region suits June?
With the southeast trade wind, the east coast is windier – ideal for kiters in Paje. If you want to swim sheltered from the wind, stay in the north and west: Nungwi and Kendwa.
Compare with Zanzibar in May and Zanzibar in July or read the month-by-month overview.
Is June your month? I will plan you a free route before the high season rolls in.
Frequently asked questions
Is June a good time to visit Zanzibar?+
Yes, very. The dry season begins, it is pleasantly warm, and the high season only starts in July. For many, the best value for weather.
How warm is Zanzibar in June?+
Around 29 °C during the day and about 21 °C at night. The sea is 27 °C.
Is it windy in Zanzibar in June?+
Yes, from June the southeast trade wind blows. The east coast is windier, which kiters love. The north is more sheltered.
Can you see whales in June?+
With luck, from the end of June. The humpback whale season off Zanzibar runs roughly from July to October.