Pemba Island in August
Great time to visit
Another stellar month in the dry season with consistently great weather. Ideal for diving, cultural tours, and outdoor activities with moderate crowds and reasonable prices.
Weather
August continues the excellent dry season weather with consistent southeast trade winds. Temperatures remain comfortable and humidity stays low at 70%. Virtually no rain and lots of sunshine make this ideal for outdoor adventures.
28°C high21°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$105/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Nane Nane Day (August 8)
- •Traditional spice harvest celebrations
August Tips
- •Peak diving conditions with calm seas and great visibility
- •Perfect weather for multi-day exploration
- •Spice farms are particularly active with harvest season
All Months
June through September delivers the best diving conditions. The northeast monsoon calms down, visibility hits 30+ meters, and the water temperature sits at a perfect 26°C. This is also manta ray season at the northern dive sites.
December through February works well for beach lovers. The kaskazi winds keep temperatures comfortable, and you'll get those dramatic afternoon thunderstorms that clear quickly. The spice harvest happens during this period, filling the air with clove and cardamom scents.
Avoid April and May completely. The long rains turn dirt roads into mud rivers and diving becomes impossible. Many lodges close during this period.
March and October can go either way. You might catch perfect weather or get stuck in unexpected downpours. But prices drop significantly, and you'll have beaches to yourself.
The water stays warm year-round, never dropping below 24°C. But visibility varies dramatically with the seasons — from crystal clear in July to murky green during the rains.
Pemba Island Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
9/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
8/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
7/10
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