Zanzibar (Stone Town)
Hot all year, wet from April to May and drier from July to October.
- Jan89°32°79°26°Rain on about four days a week.
- Feb90°32°79°26°Rain on about three days a week.
- Mar90°32°79°26°Rain on about five days a week.
- Apr87°31°77°25°Rain on about six days a week.
- May85°29°76°24°Rain on about five days a week.
- Jun85°29°74°23°Rain on about four days a week.
- Jul84°29°73°23°Rain on about three days a week.
- Aug85°29°73°23°Rain on about three days a week.
- Sep87°31°74°23°Rain on about three days a week.
- Oct88°31°75°24°Rain on about three days a week.
- Nov88°31°76°24°Rain on about five days a week.
- Dec89°32°78°26°Rain on about six days a week.
Highs hardly move, between 84°F and 90°F all year, with nights near 76°F. Rain comes in two spells, from April to May and from November to December. July to October is the driest stretch, with rain on about three days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.Highs hardly move, between 29°C and 32°C all year, with nights near 24°C. Rain comes in two spells, from April to May and from November to December. July to October is the driest stretch, with rain on about three days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.
Where Zanzibar (Stone Town) sits
Africa/Dar es Salaam- this place
- typical high in Januarytypical high in Februarytypical high in Marchtypical high in Apriltypical high in Maytypical high in Junetypical high in Julytypical high in Augusttypical high in Septembertypical high in Octobertypical high in Novembertypical high in December 40°F4°C95°F35°C
- Latitude
- 6.2°Ssouthern hemisphere
- Above the sea
- 10 mlow-lying
- Sunrise, mid-JanuarySunrise, mid-FebruarySunrise, mid-MarchSunrise, mid-AprilSunrise, mid-MaySunrise, mid-JuneSunrise, mid-JulySunrise, mid-AugustSunrise, mid-SeptemberSunrise, mid-OctoberSunrise, mid-NovemberSunrise, mid-December
- 6:19 AM6:28 AM6:28 AM6:24 AM6:24 AM6:30 AM6:35 AM6:31 AM6:17 AM6:02 AM5:56 AM6:04 AMsets 6:45 PMsets 6:47 PMsets 6:37 PMsets 6:23 PMsets 6:14 PMsets 6:16 PMsets 6:23 PMsets 6:25 PMsets 6:21 PMsets 6:16 PMsets 6:20 PMsets 6:33 PM
- Nearest of ours
- Dongwe38 km east
The land around Zanzibar (Stone Town), shaded by its typical high in January, the planning map's own layer.The land around Zanzibar (Stone Town), shaded by its typical high in February, the planning map's own layer.The land around Zanzibar (Stone Town), shaded by its typical high in March, the planning map's own layer.The land around Zanzibar (Stone Town), shaded by its typical high in April, the planning map's own layer.The land around Zanzibar (Stone Town), shaded by its typical high in May, the planning map's own layer.The land around Zanzibar (Stone Town), shaded by its typical high in June, the planning map's own layer.The land around Zanzibar (Stone Town), shaded by its typical high in July, the planning map's own layer.The land around Zanzibar (Stone Town), shaded by its typical high in August, the planning map's own layer.The land around Zanzibar (Stone Town), shaded by its typical high in September, the planning map's own layer.The land around Zanzibar (Stone Town), shaded by its typical high in October, the planning map's own layer.The land around Zanzibar (Stone Town), shaded by its typical high in November, the planning map's own layer.The land around Zanzibar (Stone Town), shaded by its typical high in December, the planning map's own layer. Hover the map for the figure at that spot; tap it on a phone. Clock times are local, for the 15th.
Through the year
week by weekTemperature
Highs from 84°F in July to 90°F in February and March.Highs from 29°C in July to 32°C in February and March.
Chance of a wet day
Wettest in April (92% of days), driest in September (37%).
Cloud cover
Clearest in August and September (37% cover), cloudiest in March (72%).
Daylight
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
Month by month
°F°C| Month | Typical low to high | Wet days a week | Cloud | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 days | 71% | 12h 26m | |
| February | 3 days | 70% | 12h 19m | |
| March | 5 days | 72% | 12h 09m | |
| AprilRainy season | 6 days | 66% | 11h 59m | |
| MayRainy season | 5 days | 54% | 11h 50m | |
| JuneAt its best | 4 days | 46% | 11h 46m | |
| JulyAt its best | 3 days | 42% | 11h 48m | |
| AugustAt its best | 3 days | 37% | 11h 55m | |
| SeptemberAt its best | 3 days | 37% | 12h 05m | |
| October | 3 days | 45% | 12h 15m | |
| NovemberRainy season | 5 days | 53% | 12h 24m | |
| DecemberRainy season | 6 days | 61% | 12h 28m |
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar (Stone Town)?
The best months are June to September: highs near 85°F, nights near 74°F, and rain on about three days a week.The best months are June to September: highs near 29°C, nights near 23°C, and rain on about three days a week.
How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 70°F to 80°F, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 21°C to 27°C, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.
Questions
What is the warmest month in Zanzibar (Stone Town)?
February and March, with highs near 90°F and lows near 79°F. The coolest is July, with highs near 84°F.February and March, with highs near 32°C and lows near 26°C. The coolest is July, with highs near 29°C.
When does it rain most in Zanzibar (Stone Town)?
April, with rain on about six days a week. September is the driest, with rain on about three days a week.
How long are the days in Zanzibar (Stone Town)?
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
When are the skies clearest in Zanzibar (Stone Town)?
August and September, when cloud covers about 37% of the sky on average. March is the cloudiest, at about 72%.
Places with a year like Zanzibar (Stone Town)'s
by their highs, lows and wet days- TulumMexicosix months apart
- San JuanPuerto Ricosix months apart
- KingstonJamaicasix months apart
- St. John'sAntigua & Barbudasix months apart
- BasseterreSt Kitts & Nevissix months apart
Their highs, lows, wet days and cloud run closest to Zanzibar (Stone Town)'s through the year, one place a country. “Six months apart”: their winter is Zanzibar (Stone Town)'s summer.