House of Wonders
Stone Town, Tanzania
The House of Wonders is an architectural landmark and fixed construction located in Stone Town, Tanzania. Opened in 1883 and built with iron, it is part of Stone Town and forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Tanzania.
Planning a visit
The months from July to September offer relatively lower rainfall, with about 3 to 4 rainy days per month and daily highs of 27 °C and lows of 23 °C. April sees the highest rainfall, with 360 mm falling across about 27 days alongside daily highs of 28 °C and lows of 25 °C. There is an admission fee to enter the site, which is located at Mizingani Road on the seafront in Stone Town and Mjini District.
The nearest airport is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar, situated 8 km away, and the sight is 381 km from Dodoma. Nearby places to visit include the Sultan's Palace, Zanzibar at 0.1 km, Stone Town at 1.1 km, and Changuu at 5.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is April, with about 360 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 83 | 55 | 175 | 360 | 251 | 70 | 45 | 49 | 40 | 102 | 168 | 177 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
