What’s the climate like in Stone Town?
The current climate of Stone Town features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Stone Town in recent years was 39°C in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in April 2018.
On average, Stone Town receives 1904 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Stone Town?
The best time to visit Stone Town for sunny weather is January, February and June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Stone Town. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Stone Town
The climate table of Stone Town shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 69 | 138 | 427 | 348 | 45 | 55 | 47 | 49 | 121 | 302 | 233 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in May, June, July and August
- Precipitation: 1904 mm per year, averaging 159 mm per month
- Driest months: 45 mm in June, 47 mm in August and 49 mm in September
- Wettest months: 427 mm in April, 348 mm in May and 302 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Stone Town
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Stone Town, Zanzibar. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Stone Town
This graph shows how much precipitation Stone Town, Zanzibar, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Stone Town
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Stone Town, Zanzibar. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Stone Town
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Stone Town, Zanzibar. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Stone Town
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Stone Town, Zanzibar, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Stone Town by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Stone Town. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
