Parawing in Zanzibar
2 parawing spots in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for parawing.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for parawing in Zanzibar: January–February, July–September, December. Then water around 28°C (no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Paje – Zanzibar & Zanzibar – Kiwengwa.
- For beginners: Paje – Zanzibar & Zanzibar – Kiwengwa.
Paje – ZanzibarZanzibar, Tanzania · best January–February, June–September, DecemberBeginner-friendly · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ ZNZ 35 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
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Zanzibar – KiwengwaZanzibar, Tanzania · best January–March, July–September, DecemberBeginner-friendly · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ ZNZ 31 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
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Best time to go →Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Zanzibar
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | – | 29°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| FebruaryFeb | – | 29°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
| MarchMar | – | 30°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
| AprilApr | – | 29°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| MayMay | – | 29°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| JuneJun | – | 28°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| JulyJul | – | 26°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| AugustAug | – | 26°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| SeptemberSep | – | 26°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| OctoberOct | – | 27°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| NovemberNov | – | 28°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| DecemberDec | – | 29°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for parawing in Zanzibar?
Best time for parawing in Zanzibar: January–February, July–September, December. Then water around 28°C (no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Zanzibar?
It depends on the month: about 30°C water in March (no wetsuit) and about 26°C in August (no wetsuit).
Is Zanzibar good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Paje – Zanzibar & Zanzibar – Kiwengwa.
Which airport is closest?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), 35 km from Paje – Zanzibar.