Changuu
Stone Town, Tanzania
Changuu is an island in the Mjini Magharibi Region of the Zanzibar Archipelago. It is one of the 13 most looked-up sights in Tanzania and ranks 12th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the drier months from June to September, when average temperatures are around 25 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with only about 3 to 8 rainy days per month. The wettest period occurs in April, which sees about 371 mm of rain over 27 days. Average temperatures throughout the year range between 25 °C and 28 °C.
To reach Changuu, you can fly into Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar, which is 13 km away. The island is 378 km from the capital, Dodoma. While visiting, you can combine your trip with nearby locations such as the Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar and the House of Wonders, both 5.3 km away, or Stone Town, which is 6.3 km from the island.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is April, with about 371 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Rainfall, mm | 84 | 56 | 178 | 371 | 259 | 73 | 48 | 52 | 42 | 108 | 175 | 182 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
