Stone Town · WinterMonth summary
Stone Town weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Stone Town in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: February is a good time to visit Stone Town. August remains slightly better (+0.4 pts).
By trip type
Stone Town in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in February
🎯 Water at 29°C and lively beaches — February is peak swimming season in Stone Town Even in winter, Stone Town enjoys 32°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Stone Town averages 32°C, 43% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
February vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Stone Town in February
Is February a good time to visit Stone Town?
February is an excellent time to visit Stone Town (score 7.5/10). With 32°C, 11.7h of sunshine and 43% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Stone Town in February?
With 32°C max and 11.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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