Stone Town weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources

Jan–Feb, Jun–OctBest time to visit

When to go to Stone Town

Jun–Oct is dry and cooler; Jan–Feb is hot and dry. Mar–May has heavy rain and flooded alleys; Nov–Dec has shorter showers.

Stone Town weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

Jan29°62 mm
Feb30°51 mm
Mar30°119 mm
Apr29°256 mm
May28°186 mm
Jun27°29 mm
Jul27°13 mm
Aug27°14 mm
Sep28°22 mm
Oct28°64 mm
Nov29°101 mm
Dec30°92 mm

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months

Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Conditions
January	29°C85°F	27°C80°F	62 mm	77%	Pleasant
February	30°C85°F	27°C81°F	51 mm	76%	Pleasant
March	30°C86°F	28°C82°F	119 mm	76%	Pleasant
April	29°C84°F	27°C81°F	256 mm	79%	Rainy
May	28°C83°F	26°C79°F	186 mm	79%	Rainy
June	27°C81°F	25°C77°F	29 mm	76%	Pleasant
July	27°C80°F	24°C75°F	13 mm	74%	Pleasant
August	27°C80°F	24°C75°F	14 mm	74%	Pleasant
September	28°C82°F	24°C76°F	22 mm	74%	Pleasant
October	28°C83°F	25°C78°F	64 mm	74%	Pleasant
November	29°C84°F	26°C80°F	101 mm	75%	Pleasant
December	30°C85°F	27°C81°F	92 mm	76%	Pleasant

Best months across Tanzania

Place	Best months	Warmest month
Zanzibar	Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct	Mar (30°C)
Arusha	Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct	Feb (29°C)
Dar es Salaam	Jun–Oct	Feb (30°C)
Stone Town	Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct	Mar (30°C)
Nungwi	Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct	Mar (29°C)
Moshi	Jan–Feb, Jun–Sep	Feb (34°C)
Paje	Jan–Feb, Jul–Oct	Feb (29°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Stone Town?

Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct. Jun–Oct is dry and cooler; Jan–Feb is hot and dry. Mar–May has heavy rain and flooded alleys; Nov–Dec has shorter showers.

When is the rainy season in Stone Town?

Rain peaks in April with about 256 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Apr–May.

What is the hottest month in Stone Town?

March, with average highs of 30°C (86°F).

How cold does Stone Town get?

The coolest nights are in August, averaging 24°C (75°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.