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Exploring Selem

The city of Selem has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Selem include:

• Prison Island
• Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
• Forodhani Gardens
• Old Fort
• Slave Market
• Shangani Beach
• Nakupenda Beach

When making plans for your holiday in Selem, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight to Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to identify one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Selem?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Selem, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Selem are typically March and February, whereas the coldest months are usually August and July. The months with the most rain are April and May, whereas July and August have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 31°C and at night it is 26°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 275 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 29°C during the day and 24°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 553 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 28°C and the night-time average is 23°C. Average precipitation for this season is 66 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 30°C and 24°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 326 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Selem is 1220 mm.