Stone Town · SpringMonth summary
Stone Town weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
70% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Stone Town in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Stone Town in May: 28°C and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Stone Town in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Water at 25°C and lively beaches — May is peak swimming season in Stone Town Spring marks the start of the good season in Stone Town. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 70% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Stone Town averages 28°C, 70% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Stone Town in May
Is May a good time to visit Stone Town?
May is an acceptable time for Stone Town (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.9/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Stone Town in May?
Yes, 70% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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