Stone Town, TanzaniaQuick decision
When to visit Stone Town?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
73°F–82°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 79°F | 90°F | 40% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 79°F | 90°F | 43% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ March | 79°F | 90°F | 64% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 77°F | 82°F | 93% | 0.5in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 77°F | 82°F | 70% | 0.3in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 75°F | 82°F | 58% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ July | 73°F | 81°F | 60% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 73°F | 82°F | 55% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 73°F | 82°F | 58% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 84°F | 61% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 77°F | 86°F | 77% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 77°F | 86°F | 67% | 0.1in | 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°F, 76% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°F, 58% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°F, 65% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 31°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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