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Changuu Island

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Changuu Island

Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Best timeJun–Aug
Set inZanzibar City, Tanzania
In season~82°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

72–88°F
CurrencyTZS
LanguageSwahili
TimezoneUTC+03:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Changuu Island
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Oct. Go in Jun, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 60%
WarmestFeb · 88°F
WettestApr
Best windowJun–Aug
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Changuu Island is an island in the Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania, off the coast of Mjini District. It is situated in the Zanzibar Channel. It is located 5.6 km (3.5 mi) northwest of Stone Town. The island is around 800 m (2,600 ft) long and 230 m (750 ft) wide at its broadest point. The island was used as a prison for enslaved people in the 1860s and also functioned as a coral rag mine.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Aug, the 3 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

House of Wonders
3 mi away
Malindi Mosque
3 mi away
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Zanzibar
3 mi away
Palace Museum
3 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Changuu Island?

The best time to visit Changuu Island is June–August, in Zanzibar City, Tanzania.

Where is Changuu Island?

Changuu Island is in Zanzibar City, Tanzania.

What is Changuu Island known for?

Changuu Island is an island in the Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania, off the coast of Mjini District. It is situated in the Zanzibar Channel. It is located 5.6 km (3.5 mi) northwest of Stone Town. The island is around 800 m (2,600 ft) long and 230 m (750 ft) wide at its broadest point. The island was used as a prison for enslaved people in the 1860s and also functioned as a coral rag mine.

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