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Zanzibar North, Tanzania

Gamba

Gamba is a village in Zanzibar North, Tanzania, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,644. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now27°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population3,644
Local time18:58
5.90° S, 39.30° EElevation 41 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Gambaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low27° / 24°
Rain this month118mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Gamba at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in March

Coolest month23°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthApril

442 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

47 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

March

Weather in Gamba

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
27°C

Clear · wind 21 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct29°23°0.5 mm
Fri23 Oct31°24°0.8 mm
Sat24 Oct29°24°3.9 mm
Sun25 Oct30°25°1.3 mm
Mon26 Oct31°25°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct31°25°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct28°25°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct28°25°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct29°24°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°1.5 mm

When to go to Gamba

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score626852545976878783635857
High27°28°28°28°27°26°26°26°26°27°27°27°
Low26°26°26°25°25°24°23°23°24°24°25°26°
Rain (mm)825420344232494635947118183184
Wet days1292027218556131819
Sea28°29°29°29°28°27°26°26°26°27°28°28°

What's on in Gamba

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Gamba

Nature in Tanzania

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Tanzania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Gamba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gamba

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Gamba

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Gamba

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gamba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gamba.
What is the hottest month in Gamba?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Gamba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gamba?
April is the wettest month with about 442 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Gamba?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.