Paje – Zanzibar in August
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Paje – Zanzibar.
Plan your trip to Paje – ZanzibarEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 14 rainy days
Paje – ZanzibarZanzibar, TanzaniaBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ ZNZ 35 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in August
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Emerald Sea – Diego SuarezMadagascar · 1263 km away · water 25°C29 windy days2
WatamuKenya · 324 km away · water 26°Cwindy season3
Zanzibar – KiwengwaTanzania · 36 km away · water 26°Cwindy season4
Diani BeachKenya · 212 km away · water 27°C4 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in August →Schools and camps near Paje – Zanzibar
- Hakuna Matata Kite School 0.7 km
- Pilipili Uhuru Kite Zanzibar 7.4 km
- surfhouse paje 0.6 km
- Kite Active 0.6 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Paje – Zanzibar?
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Paje – Zanzibar. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Paje – Zanzibar in August?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
What is the weather like at Paje – Zanzibar in August?
Around 28°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez (29 windy days), Watamu (windy season) & Zanzibar – Kiwengwa (windy season).