August weather forecast
Stone Town, Tanzania

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Stone Town, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F), August is the coldest month.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Stone Town, Tanzania, it is raining for 20.3 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Stone Town, there are 255.1 rainfall days, and 1172mm (46.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Stone Town, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:23 EAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Stone Town?

The coldest month in Stone Town is August, with an average high-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

What is the temperature in August in Stone Town?

In Stone Town, in August, the average high-temperature is 26.8°C (80.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 23.5°C (74.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in June is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Stone Town?

In August, the average relative humidity in Stone Town is 76%.

How many days does it rain in August in Stone Town?

In Stone Town, in August, during 20.3 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Stone Town have in August?

In August, the average day length in Stone Town, Tanzania, is 11h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Stone Town?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, in Stone Town, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:23 EAT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Stone Town?

In Stone Town, Tanzania, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Stone Town?

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Stone Town.

What is the UV index reading in August in Stone Town?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in August
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average temperature in August - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average high temperature in August: 26.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (29.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (26.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 23.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (27.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.5°C).

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Average pressure in August
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average pressure in August - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average pressure in August: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average wind speed in August - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average wind speed in August: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (20.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (11.8km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average humidity in August - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, April, May and November (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average rainfall in August - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average rainfall in August: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (296mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (31mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average rainfall days in August - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (27.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average sunshine days in August - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average sunshine days in August: 4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (7.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average UV index in August - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in August
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average cloud cover in August - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Stone Town, Tanzania

Average visibility in August - Stone Town, Tanzania
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (9km).

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