Stone Town, TanzaniaQuick decision
When to visit Stone Town?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
23°C–28°C in August
🌧 Least rain
55% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
April (93%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Zanzibar medinaJun–Oct — UNESCO labyrinthine lanes, carved doors, spices.
Spice TourJul–Oct — clove, vanilla, nutmeg plantations.
Nungwi beachesJun–Oct — white sand, turquoise water, traditional dhows.
Forodhani GardensYear-round — seafood night market, Zanzibar pizza.
Monthly climate data
Stone Town weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 26°C | 32°C | 40% | 2.1 | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 26°C | 32°C | 43% | 1.5 | 11.7h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ March | 26°C | 32°C | 64% | 3.4 | 11.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 25°C | 28°C | 93% | 13.0 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 25°C | 28°C | 70% | 6.8 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 24°C | 28°C | 58% | 2.3 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ July | 23°C | 27°C | 60% | 1.5 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 23°C | 28°C | 55% | 1.4 | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 23°C | 28°C | 58% | 1.5 | 11.4h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 29°C | 61% | 3.0 | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 25°C | 30°C | 77% | 3.9 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 25°C | 30°C | 67% | 3.4 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 29°C, 76% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°C, 58% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°C, 65% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 31°C, 50% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 55% rainy days and 28°C. The months of August & September offer comparable conditions.
April is the wettest month with 93% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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