Zanzibar in July at a glance
| Criterion | July in Zanzibar |
|---|---|
| Air | About 22 to 28 °C, cooler than early in the year |
| Sea | About 25 to 27 °C |
| Rain | Dry season |
| Wind | Steady, very good for kitesurfing |
| Crowds | High season |
| Festival | Mwaka Kogwa in Makunduchi, late July (2027 date to confirm) |
Beach and tide
Even in the dry season, the tide decides swimming on the east coast (Paje, Jambiani, Bwejuu), while the north (Nungwi, Kendwa) lets you swim almost all day. See Zanzibar's beaches and Kendwa. The wind can make evenings cooler: bring a light layer.
Kitesurfing and sea trips
This is the period most often cited for kitesurfing: see Kitesurfing in Paje. For a day at sea, Safari Blue and Mnemba are nicer in a calm sea; compare them in Safari Blue or Mnemba. It is also the right season for a safari (see safari from Zanzibar).
Mwaka Kogwa
Sources place the festival in late July, around the 23rd and 24th according to one of them, but no confirmed date was found for 2027. See Mwaka Kogwa and confirm with your hotel a few weeks ahead.
Prices and booking
Book hotels and excursions several months ahead. For the budget, see the budget for Zanzibar; for the area, where to stay in Zanzibar.
FAQ
Is July a good month for Zanzibar?
Yes: dry, cooler and breezy, but with high-season prices.
Is it hot in July?
Less than in January: about 22 to 28 °C according to guides.
Can you kitesurf in July?
Yes, it is one of the best periods, notably at Paje.
Going further
Compare with Zanzibar in August, read when to visit Zanzibar and Zanzibar in 7 days.
