Stone Town · AutumnMonth summary
Stone Town weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
61% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Stone Town in October?
✅ 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 October: 29°C and 11.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Stone Town in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Water at 26°C and lively beaches — October is peak swimming season in Stone Town Autumn in Stone Town is often underrated: 29°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 61% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. 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 October, Stone Town averages 29°C, 61% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
October vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Stone Town in October
Is October a good time to visit Stone Town?
October is an excellent time to visit Stone Town (score 7.5/10). With 29°C, 11.9h of sunshine and 61% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Stone Town in October?
Yes, 61% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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