Weather in Stone Town
What's the weather like in Stone Town?
Stone Town has warm year-round and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 31°C (88°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in July, with overnight lows around 26°C (78°F) and 23°C (73°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Stone Town are May through July.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Region
- Africa
- Time zone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Coordinates
- -6.166, 39.203
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 78°F | 42 mm | 23 | — |
| February | 32°C / 90°F | 26°C / 79°F | 34 mm | 19 | — |
| March | 31°C / 89°F | 26°C / 78°F | 119 mm | 26 | — |
| April | 29°C / 84°F | 25°C / 76°F | 317 mm | 30 | — |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 24°C / 76°F | 166 mm | 29 | — |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 23°C / 74°F | 44 mm | 26 | — |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 23°C / 73°F | 40 mm | 28 | — |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 22°C / 72°F | 34 mm | 28 | — |
| September | 29°C / 85°F | 22°C / 72°F | 42 mm | 26 | — |
| October | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 74°F | 92 mm | 27 | — |
| November | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 76°F | 135 mm | 28 | — |
| December | 31°C / 87°F | 25°C / 78°F | 90 mm | 26 | — |
Stone Town by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Stone Town?
The most comfortable months in Stone Town are usually May, June, July, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Stone Town?
February is typically the hottest month in Stone Town, averaging a high of 32°C (90°F).
What is the coldest month in Stone Town?
August is usually the coldest, with average lows around 22°C (72°F).
Does it snow in Stone Town?
Snow is rare in Stone Town; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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