In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 0.8 - 12.6 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 12.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

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8.0

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10.0

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Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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7.4

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8.0

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7,982 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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8.0

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7,982 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Zanzibar that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Zanzibar flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Zanzibar?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Zanzibar.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Zanzibar?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Zanzibar by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Zanzibar?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Zanzibar (average of $989). Flying from San Jose to Zanzibar in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,746). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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