Zanzibar North, Tanzania
Shingwi
Shingwi is a locality in Zanzibar North, Tanzania, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time20:12
5.88° S, 39.30° EElevation 76 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low26° / 24°
Rain this month116mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shingwi at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:00 · 18:1612 h 16 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:57Next holiday9 DecemberIndependence and Republic DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
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 August
Wettest monthApril
435 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
46 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Shingwi
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 83%
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 Oct30°25°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct31°25°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct27°25°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct28°25°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct28°24°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°1.5 mm
When to go to Shingwi
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 62 | 68 | 53 | 54 | 59 | 76 | 87 | 87 | 84 | 63 | 59 | 57 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 80 | 53 | 199 | 435 | 320 | 93 | 62 | 58 | 46 | 116 | 179 | 179 |
| Wet days | 12 | 9 | 20 | 27 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 19 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Shingwi
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Shingwi
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Tanzania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Shingwi
Earthquakes around Shingwi
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Bububu 12 km ↑2005 · 15 km
Towns and villages around Shingwi
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Shinooni0 kmShindoni0 kmKibuyuni0 kmUyagu1.8 kmMwembe Kiwete1.8 kmMkwajuni1.8 kmKivunge1.8 kmKilindi1.8 kmGamba1.9 kmChutama1.9 kmPitanazako2.6 kmKikombe Tele2.6 kmKibeni2.6 kmGeuni2.6 kmKimembe2.6 kmKiganja2.6 kmKidunda Mbaazi2.6 kmMsa Nani3.7 kmMilingoni3.7 kmKongeni3.7 kmJifenge3.7 kmKureke3.7 kmMkujaa3.7 kmMachatu3.7 kmKongoo3.7 kmKetwa3.7 kmChemani3.7 kmPotweni4.1 kmMkuuni4.1 kmMisufini4.1 kmMasingini4.1 kmPotoa4.1 kmKijini4.1 kmMitondooni4.1 kmKichungwani4.1 kmMkokotoni5 kmKilima Juu5.2 kmMakadara5.5 kmKilima Juu Pwani5.5 kmTengoni5.6 kmNdogo5.6 kmMvuleni5.6 kmKigongoni5.6 kmKigongoni5.6 kmKidaazini5.6 kmKiamboni5.6 kmJuakuu5.6 kmFicheni5.6 kmChaani Bondeni5.6 kmBondemali5.6 kmMatemwe5.7 kmNdizi5.8 kmChongowe5.8 kmPaguu5.8 kmMkuyuni Pwani5.8 kmMpandeni5.9 kmMwanahaza6.7 kmKichanga Jako6.7 kmGazija6.7 kmPwani Mchangani Mdogo6.7 kmKijage6.7 kmMto wa Maji7.4 kmBwereu7.4 kmMvinjani7.4 kmKikobweni7.4 kmChaani7.4 kmBanda Maji7.4 kmKidagoni7.6 kmPwani Mchangani7.8 kmKandwi7.8 kmMakunge7.8 kmPanga Punju8.3 kmKidoti9.3 kmBundi Ndege9.3 kmJongowe9.9 kmMuyuni11 kmTazari11 kmMchuma Janga11 kmKilimani11 kmKigunda11 km
Places near Shingwi
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shingwi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shingwi.
What is the hottest month in Shingwi?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Shingwi?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shingwi?
April is the wettest month with about 435 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Shingwi?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.