Zanzibar City (Stone Town) Weather
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) current weather
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) now (local time 11:30)
30°C
Drizzle
- Feels like
- 35°
- Humidity
- 58%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
23° – 30°C
Rain likely on 6 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
30°
24°
💧89%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
29°
23°
💧58%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
29°
23°
💧78%
Wed
10/7
☁️
30°
23°
💧25%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
30°
23°
💧92%
Fri
10/9
🌧️
29°
23°
💧90%
Sat
10/10
🌧️
27°
24°
💧82%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
29°
24°
💧45%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
29°
23°
💧56%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
29°
24°
💧68%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
29°
24°
💧73%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
28°
23°
💧62%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
29°
23°
💧55%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
29°
23°
💧56%
Best time to visit Zanzibar City (Stone Town)
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) are Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is March (average high 30°C) and the coldest is July (average low 24°C).
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 29°C | 27°C | 62 mm | 77% | +11°C |
| FebBest | 30°C | 27°C | 51 mm | 76% | +11°C |
| MarBest | 30°C | 28°C | 119 mm | 76% | +9°C |
| Apr | 29°C | 27°C | 256 mm | 79% | +5°C |
| MayBest | 28°C | 26°C | 186 mm | 79% | 0°C |
| JunBest | 27°C | 25°C | 29 mm | 76% | -2°C |
| JulBest | 27°C | 24°C | 13 mm | 74% | -4°C |
| AugBest | 27°C | 24°C | 14 mm | 74% | -4°C |
| SepBest | 28°C | 24°C | 22 mm | 74% | -2°C |
| OctBest | 28°C | 25°C | 64 mm | 74% | +1°C |
| NovBest | 29°C | 26°C | 101 mm | 75% | +5°C |
| DecBest | 30°C | 27°C | 92 mm | 76% | +10°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) weather month by month: what to wear
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C, around 64 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in NovemberBest month
November in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C, around 101 mm of rain (some rain) and 75% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in DecemberBest month
December in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 27°C, around 92 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 10°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in JanuaryBest month
January in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C, around 62 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 11°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in FebruaryBest month
February in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 27°C, around 51 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 76% humidity — about 11°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in MarchBest month
March in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 28°C, around 119 mm of rain (some rain) and 76% humidity — about 9°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in April
April in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C, around 256 mm of rain (very wet) and 79% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in MayBest month
May in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C, around 186 mm of rain (wet) and 79% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in JuneBest month
June in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C, around 29 mm of rain (dry) and 76% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in JulyBest month
July in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C, around 13 mm of rain (dry) and 74% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in AugustBest month
August in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C, around 14 mm of rain (dry) and 74% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in SeptemberBest month
September in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C, around 22 mm of rain (dry) and 74% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Zanzibar City (Stone Town)?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) are Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is March (average high 30°C) and the coldest is July (average low 24°C).
›What's the weather like in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in October, and what should I wear?
October in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C, around 64 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
›What's the weather like in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) in November, and what should I wear?
November in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C, around 101 mm of rain (some rain) and 75% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
›When is the rainy season in Zanzibar City (Stone Town)?
Zanzibar City (Stone Town) is wettest in April, with about 256 mm on average, and driest in July, with about 13 mm.
›How cold does Zanzibar City (Stone Town) get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is July, averaging 27°C by day and 24°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: March; coldest: July.