The weather in October in Stone Town
It's hot in October in Stone Town with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Looking for sun? October 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 October 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 34°C in 2015, Stone Town reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Stone Town is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 121 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in October for Stone Town
Click on any day in October 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.
October weather comparison
Stone Town | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 31°C | 21°C |
Max. temperature | 32°C | 26°C |
Min. temperature | 23°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 121 mm | 119 mm |
Rainy days | 14 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Stone Town with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 24°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 32°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Stone Town is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
Find affordable trips to Stone Town
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.
Check out the climate of Stone Town for all months and discover the best travel time
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October 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 October in Stone Town
Temperature in October in Stone Town over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Stone Town
Total precipitation in October in Stone Town over the years
Daily UV index in October in Stone Town
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.
Weather experiences in October in Stone Town
Have you been to Stone Town in October?
Share your weather experience in October in Stone Town.
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.