Exercise increased caution
Unguja North in Octoberhow the month reads
October is a mixed month — worth planning against specific weeks inside Tanzania, with average temperatures for the region. The safety bulletins below apply.
- Rank
- 7 of 12
- Score
- 75/100
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Things to do in Unguja North in October
- At its bestZanzibar beaches
the dry season, once the heavy rains have cleared
Sources: go2africa.com, go2africa.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-10-26. Dates move — confirm before you book.
- Temperature28°C−0.4°C vs. yearly mean
- Month rank7 of 12for Unguja North
- Best monthsJanuary · February · Augusthighest regional score
October in context
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) |
|---|---|
| January | 28.4 |
| February | 28.7 |
| March | 29.2 |
| April | 28.4 |
| May | 27.9 |
| June | 27.3 |
| July | 26.7 |
| August | 26.6 |
| September | 26.9 |
| October | 27.5 |
| November | 28.1 |
| December | 28.6 |
What the governments say about Tanzania
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Parts of Tanzania carry a higher advisory — up to level 3, "Reconsider travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Plan a October trip to Unguja North.
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