The weather in December in Stone Town
It's hot in December in Stone Town with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Stone Town. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Stone Town, Zanzibar. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2015, Stone Town reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Stone Town is 30°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 233 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Daily weather in December for Stone Town
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Stone Town. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
Stone Town | New York | |
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Average temperature | 32°C | 9°C |
Max. temperature | 33°C | 12°C |
Min. temperature | 25°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 233 mm | 133 mm |
Rainy days | 23 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Stone Town with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Stone Town is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Stone Town, Zanzibar. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Stone Town
Temperature in December in Stone Town over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Stone Town
Total precipitation in December in Stone Town over the years
Daily UV index in December in Stone Town
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Stone Town, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.