The climate of Stone Town

The current climate in Stone Town features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Stone Town, Zanzibar.

Temperature records

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.

Rainfall amount

On average, Stone Town receives 1904 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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.

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Climate Table of Stone Town

The climate table of Stone Town shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Stone Town, Zanzibar. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Stone Town

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Yearly Temperature in Stone Town

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation 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.

Average Precipitation per Month in Stone Town

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Stone Town

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Stone Town

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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.