When to go · Stone Town
Stone Town in October
Great month. Inside Stone Town's best window: Jun–Oct, Dec–Feb.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Tanzania overall
- Prices
- High
- Tanzania overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Stone Town
Inside Stone Town's best window: Jun–Oct, Dec–Feb.
Weather in October
- Stone TownHighs around 31 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 7 days
- Zanzibar and the coast, Tanzania · Stone Town, Nungwi, Paje, Dar es Salaam, Pembabest weather
Humid; the masika rains Apr–May are heavy and several resorts close.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Tanzania overall
- Medium
- Prices · Tanzania overall
- High
Tanzania overall: Herds start south; dry and dusty; mandatory mainland insurance applies from 1 Oct 2026.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen