When to go to Pemba Island

Pemba Island is one of the lesser known islands of the Zanzibar Archipelago, but a popular honeymoon destination. This pristine green island is truly one of the most beautiful places on the planet. If you are looking for peace, rest and a romantic atmosphere, this is the place to be. A tranquil hideaway and one of the best dive sites in the world. They’re very few accommodation option at Pemba, and we bring you here a few of them. Pemba is best visited during the dry season from July through to late October. This makes is perfect to add onto the end of an East Africa safari. There are a few showers in November time but generally Pemba is still great all the way through until March.. Pemba’s proximity to the equator means that temperatures are relatively consistent year-round, averaging a tropical 80 F/26.5 C (although it can get much hotter). There are two rainy seasons: one lasting from November to December and the other from April to May. The April/May rains are so heavy that many lodges close down during this time. Generally speaking, the best time to travel is during the driest season (June to October). The visibility is best for diving, humidity is at its lowest and malaria-carrying mosquitoes are less numerous. However, fishermen with a dream of catching billfish should aim to travel between September and March.