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Fundo Island

Island

Off Pemba in Zanzibar's Pemba North region, Fundo Island sits among coral reefs; visitors use dhows for short island trips, snorkelling and beach visits.

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In this guide

Fundo Island essentials

Country: Tanzania
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Shilling (Sh)
Language: English

Fundo Island at a Glance

About Fundo Island

Fundo Island is an island in the Pemba North Region, part of the Zanzibar archipelago off the coast of Tanzania. It forms one of the smaller islands associated with Pemba.

The island has a rural coastal character with mangrove and reef-lined shores and small settlements or artisanal fishing activity typical of the Pemba area. It is of interest for local coastal scenery and traditional livelihoods rather than developed tourism.

Fundo has shared the historical patterns of the Pemba islands, where coastal and maritime economies have long dominated and communities have been linked to wider Indian Ocean trade networks.

Fundo lies off the coast of Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, within Tanzania’s Pemba North administrative region.

  • Administrative region: administered within Pemba North Region, part of the Zanzibar archipelago off Tanzania’s coast
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Fundo Island

Best visited in the dry season (June-October) for sea conditions and visibility.

Dry season
June-October · 22-28°C
Calmer seas and clearer water for snorkeling and boat travel.
Short rains
November-December · 24-30°C
Lush vegetation; some rain but warm and fewer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Fundo Island

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1539 mm/year), wettest in May with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 24° - 31° 30° 54 mm partly cloudy 78% 4.6 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.3h
February Excellent 24° - 31° 31° 45 mm some cloud 77% 4.3 m/s 2.8 extreme 12.2h
March Very Good 24° - 31° 31° 133 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 24° - 30° 27° 352 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
May Very Good 23° - 29° 26° 360 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.9 m/s 1.8 very high 11.8h
June Excellent 22° - 28° 25° 100 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
July Excellent 21° - 27° 24° 61 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.4 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
August Ideal 21° - 27° 24° 37 mm some cloud 77% 4.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.8h
September Ideal 21° - 28° 25° 32 mm some cloud 77% 4.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
October Excellent 22° - 29° 25° 79 mm some cloud 77% 4.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.1h
November Very Good 23° - 30° 26° 166 mm some cloud 78% 3.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.3h
December Excellent 23° - 31° 30° 120 mm some cloud 79% 4.0 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Fundo Island

Fundo Island is accessed by boat from Pemba Island (Wete or Chake Chake). Arrange transport through local operators in Pemba; travel times depend on weather and boat type.

Tips for Visiting Fundo Island

  • Hire a local skipper through a Pemba operator - inter-island services are informal and schedules are flexible.
  • If snorkeling the reef, use reef‑safe sunscreen and avoid anchoring on coral.
  • Bring mosquito repellent and basic supplies; small islands may lack shops and medical facilities.