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Stone Town, September 20
Stone Town street view during September
Historical Weather Analysis

Stone Town Weather on September 20 — Best Time to Visit?

Based on 30 years of historical data, we have the answer.

clear-day

29.2°C

High

22.6°C

Low

10%

Rain

🔥 Feels like 34°C (humidity)

clear-day
YES, IT'S PARADISE
Peak Season

September 20 is statistically one of the best days of the year in Stone Town. With minimal rain risk (10%) and pleasant highs of 29°C, it's ideal for outdoor adventures. As it's peak season for Stone Town, we recommend booking your stay well in advance to secure the best rates.

Currency

TZS

Sh Tanzanian shilling

Language

English

+1 more

Driving

Left side

Safety

Moderate Safety

GPI: 2.001

Stone Town Weather Forecast for September 20

"Warm & Sunny. Expect average highs of 29.2°C. 10% chance of rain."

What to Wear in Stone Town in September

Based on historical data for September 20, Stone Town typically experiences temperatures between 22.6°C and 29.2°C. We recommend packing t-shirt, light clothing to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (10% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.

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Weekly breakdown & essential items for Stone Town

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  • T-Shirt
  • Light Clothing

Average High

extreme-hot

29.2°C

Daytime Peak

Average Low

extreme-cold

22.6°C

Nighttime Low

Feels Like

partly-cloudy-day

34°C

🔥 Feels warmer

Rain Chance

rain

10%

Avg 0.6mm if it rains

Cloud Cover

cloudy

36%

Light drizzle

Pressure

pressure

1015.4 hPa

Low volatility

Stone Town Weather Conditions & UV Index

Weather Confidence

30-year variance analysis

68%Reliable

Based on 10 years of data

Temperature
±1.2°CStable
Precipitation
5-70%Unpredictable

Weather is generally predictable, but pack for minor variations. A light backup layer is recommended.

Sun Exposure

UV Index & Safety Guide

4.5Moderate
036811+

Protection Needed

SPF 30 recommended

Safe Sun Windows
Morning

06:00 - 10:00

Afternoon

16:00 - 18:00

Time to Sunburn

Type I-II

🔴 18 min to burn

Type III-IV

🟡 27 min to burn

Type V-VI

🟢 45 min to burn

UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.

Outdoor Comfort

How pleasant is it outside?

52Moderate
TemperatureHot
HumidityMuggy
WindBreezy

Dew Point

24.1°C

Humid/Sticky

Heat Index

34°C

Feels hotter

😐 Best outdoor time:
Morning hours (before 11 AM)

Marine Conditions

Water Temp
26.7°C
🛁 Tropical Bath
Avg daily surface temperature
Surf Conditions
0.42m
🌊 Lake-like
Max daily wave height
Advisories

Jellyfish Warning

High water temps may attract jellyfish swarms.

Swim Index

✅ Excellent Swimming Conditions

Travel & Logistics Insights

Local Calendar

Business Day

Standard hours in Tanzania

Flight Traffic

High

90/100 pressure index

Health Advisory

Required

2 vaccines • View Details →

Landing Slots

~82

Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)

Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Stone Town

Daylight & Sun

Solar Elevation Cycle

🌅 Sunrise

06:15

☀️ Noon

12:18

🌇 Sunset

18:21

⏱️ Daylight

12h 5m

Golden Hour
Morning06:15 - 06:42
17:53 - 18:21Evening

Wind Speed

wind

18.7 km/h

Gentle breeze

Sunshine

clear-day

11.2 hrs

Direct Sun (Cloud-free)

Humidity

humidity

74%

Humid / Damp

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Travel Health & Safety in Stone Town

Travel Comfort Index

Real-time tourism conditions

Weather Quality

☀️ Excellent

92/100

Tourist Crowds

🟡 Busy

85/100

Price Level

💰💰💰 Expensive

90/100

Health & Wellbeing

Meteo-Health Forecast

100Score
Atmospheric Pressure1015.4 hPa
Volatility:Low
Migraine RiskLow

Stable conditions. Low risk of headaches.

Joint Pain RiskLow

Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.

Fishing IndexFair

Moderate fish activity expected.

Air Quality Forecast
41AQI
Good
PM2.5 Concentration9.5 µg/m³

Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.

Regional Safety Profile

Low

Seismic Activity

Rare minor tremors. Buildings are earthquake-resistant.

Total events (30y):2
In Sep (30y):0
💡 Very rare tremors. Standard travel precautions apply.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Stone Town on September 20 averages 29.2°C with a 10% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 100/100."

— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology

Stone Town Weather History (2010–2024)

Temperature History

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Hall of Fame

Records from last 10 years

Hottest
2023
31.4°C
Coldest
2022
21.2°C
Rainiest
2017
8.5mm

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📍 Is Stone Town Worth Visiting on September 20?

Planning a trip to Stone Town on September 20? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year typically offers vibrant summer conditions averaging 29.2°C with a 10% historical precipitation risk.

✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 82 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.

💉 Health Advisory: 10 vaccinations are recommended for Tanzania, including COVID-19.

🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 26.7°C (tropical bath). Wave conditions are generally lake-like with heights around 0.42m.

📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest September 20 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 31.4°C in 2023, while the coldest dropped to 21.2°C in 2022.

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