When is the best time to go to Stone Town?

When is the best time to go to Stone Town? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Stone Town are January, February, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December
  • April is the rainiest month
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December


Annual weather in Stone Town

For full information about the climate and weather in Stone Town a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 81°F/86°F
5in
February 81°F/86°F
3.5in
March 83°F/88°F
10.4in
April 81°F/86°F
23.7in
May 79°F/85°F
17.1in
June 77°F/83°F
4.1in
July 76°F/81°F
3.4in
August 76°F/81°F
3.2in
September 76°F/83°F
3in
October 77°F/85°F
5.6in
November 79°F/86°F
8.5in
December 81°F/86°F
8.7in


Weather and climate in Stone Town

Stone Town enjoys a tropical monsoon climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Stone Town is 85°F (ranging from 81°F in july to 88°F in march). Annual rainfall is 96in, with a minimum of 3in in september and a maximum of 23.7in in april.
  • Between january and february the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 86°F and it rains in february about 3.5in.
  • In march the climate is passable, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 95°F and, in march, 15 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of april the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 86°F.
  • From may to july the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 79°F and it rains in july about 3.4in.
  • Between the months of august and october the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 77°F and, in october, 8 days of rain are expected.
  • Between november and december the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 86°F°C and you can expect to have 8.7in of rainfall/month during this period.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Stone Town

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Stone Town: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity



Best time for low prices in Stone Town

Average prices of hotels in Stone Town month by month

Generally, May is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Stone Town. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Stone Town

On average, it costs $ 45 per day to hire a car in Stone Town. This price varies by $ 5.2 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 41 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in april is $ 47.

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