Zanzibar in December
Hot, with conditions improving as the month progresses
The short answer
December is one of the best months to visit Zanzibar.
December transitions toward a hot, mostly dry period. Christmas and New Year bring a major increase in visitors and prices.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–31°C
- Hot, with conditions improving as the month progresses.
- Crowds
- High
- High
- Prices
- High
- High
+Beach holidays, festive atmosphere and New Year's celebrations
–Higher prices and busy resorts around the holidays
My tip for December
Watch out for: Higher prices and busy resorts around the holidays.
- Beach holidays
- festive atmosphere
- New Year's celebrations
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Zanzibar, 8th for weather, 12th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is April; the best value is April.
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What’s on in Zanzibar in December
- Christmas & New Year
- Christmas and New Year are among Zanzibar’s busiest periods, with higher demand and higher hotel prices. But don’t write it off — I’ve spent Christmas and New Year there myself and had a great time. They definitely know how to celebrate NYE.
Late December – early January
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Beach holidays, festive atmosphere and New Year's celebrations
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