The weather in March in Stone Town

It's hot in March in Stone Town with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.

Looking for sun? March 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 March 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 39°C in 2016, Stone Town reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 30°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Stone Town is 31°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 138 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in March for Stone Town

Click on any day in March 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.

March weather comparison

  Stone Town New York
Average temperature 33°C 11°C
Max. temperature 35°C 14°C
Min. temperature 25°C -5°C
Total precipitation 138 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 15 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Stone Town with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 26°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 34°C, with nights around 26°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Stone Town is around 34°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 March 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 March in Stone Town

Temperature in March in Stone Town over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March 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 March in Stone Town

Total precipitation in March in Stone Town over the years

Daily UV index in March in Stone Town

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March 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.