2026
machi
wiki
jumatatu
the long rains. the island goes deep green.
sea stirred·wind shifting·rain most days
best for — low-season quiet, green light, reading weeks
the most private period.
Eid al-Fitr
mar 9 – 10 · island-wide
the end of ramadan. stone town fills, family days, new clothes.
niamembe
distance. reset.
Zanzibar Seasons — A Seasonal Compass for the Island
Zanzibar Seasons is a reference for understanding when to visit Zanzibar and how the island changes through the year. The Swahili calendar divides the year into four seasons:
- Kaskazi (December – February): northeast monsoon, hot, calm sea, peak diving conditions.
- Masika (March – May): the long rains, the most private and quiet period.
- Kuzi (June – October): southeast trade winds, dry, breezy, the most active period.
- Vuli (November): short rains, transitional, the season opens.
Use this site to plan a week on Zanzibar, browse the 2026 calendar of events, and discover Saadani safari, sunset dhow sailing, Stone Town, Niamembe Island, and Embe Estate.