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August is an excellent month to visit Tanzania

Climate Overview

Tanzania in August has hot conditions, with highs reaching 28.4°C (83°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the day. Rain is rare, falling on about 0 days this month. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.

This month falls at the end of Winter.

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Monthly August Averages

Temperature
28°C / 16°C
Feels Like
27°C / 15°C
Rain
0 days · 0 mm
Sunshine
11.1h / day
Humidity
52% — Moderate
Wind
22 km/h
Wind Direction
E (96°)
Gusts
39 km/h
Daylight
11.9 h
Cloud Cover
33%
Clear Sky Days
11.5
Dew Point
12°C — Comfortable
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent · 3%
Seasonal Demand
Moderate (3/5)
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:46
Daylight 11.9h
Sunset 18:40

What to Expect

Daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F) are ideal for full-day outdoor exploration.

Rain is uncommon in this month, so most days stay dry from morning through evening.

Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.

Pros

  • Minimal rainfall — great for outdoor plans
  • Abundant sunshine for exploring and outdoor fun
  • One of the best months to visit

Cons

  • Popular month due to favourable weather conditions

What to Wear

Summer clothing like shorts, t-shirts, and sundresses will be comfortable. Bring a light cardigan for air-conditioned spaces. Temperatures drop significantly at night, so pack layers you can add or remove throughout the day.

Packing List

Breathable clothingSunscreen (SPF 30+)Sun hatSunglassesSandals

Compare Months

January
Wet
Temp
28°C / 20°C
Feels Like
31°C / 22°C
Rain
18days (157 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
February
Good
Temp
29°C / 19°C
Feels Like
32°C / 21°C
Rain
13days (106 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
March
Good
Temp
29°C / 20°C
Feels Like
32°C / 21°C
Rain
14days (118 mm) Wet
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
April
Excellent
Temp
29°C / 19°C
Feels Like
30°C / 21°C
Rain
11days (62 mm) Wet
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
May best
Excellent
Temp
29°C / 18°C
Feels Like
29°C / 18°C
Rain
1days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
62% Muggy
June best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 16°C
Feels Like
27°C / 16°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
57% Moderate
July best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 16°C
Feels Like
26°C / 15°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
54% Moderate
August best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 16°C
Feels Like
27°C / 15°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
52% Moderate
September best
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 17°C
Feels Like
30°C / 16°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.3h Excellent
Humidity
51% Moderate
October
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 18°C
Feels Like
31°C / 18°C
Rain
1days (3 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
50% Moderate
November
Excellent
Temp
32°C / 20°C
Feels Like
32°C / 20°C
Rain
4days (25 mm) Good
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
54% Moderate
December
Good
Temp
30°C / 20°C
Feels Like
32°C / 21°C
Rain
9days (86 mm) Wet
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
62% Muggy
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status Details
January 28°C / 20°C 31°C / 22°C 18days (157 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 73% Muggy Wet View Details
February 29°C / 19°C 32°C / 21°C 13days (106 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 73% Muggy Good View Details
March 29°C / 20°C 32°C / 21°C 14days (118 mm) Wet 10.8h Excellent 73% Muggy Good View Details
April 29°C / 19°C 30°C / 21°C 11days (62 mm) Wet 10.7h Excellent 71% Muggy Excellent View Details
May best 29°C / 18°C 29°C / 18°C 1days (4 mm) Excellent 10.4h Excellent 62% Muggy Excellent View Details
June best 28°C / 16°C 27°C / 16°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.7h Excellent 57% Moderate Excellent View Details
July best 27°C / 16°C 26°C / 15°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 10.9h Excellent 54% Moderate Excellent View Details
August best 28°C / 16°C 27°C / 15°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.1h Excellent 52% Moderate Excellent View Details
September best 30°C / 17°C 30°C / 16°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.3h Excellent 51% Moderate Excellent View Details
October 31°C / 18°C 31°C / 18°C 1days (3 mm) Excellent 11.7h Excellent 50% Moderate Excellent View Details
November 32°C / 20°C 32°C / 20°C 4days (25 mm) Good 11.7h Excellent 54% Moderate Excellent View Details
December 30°C / 20°C 32°C / 21°C 9days (86 mm) Wet 11.4h Excellent 62% Muggy Good View Details

Frequently Asked Questions

August is typically excellent for visiting Tanzania, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and around 0 rainy days. Tanzania in August has hot conditions, with highs reaching 28.4°C (83°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the day. Rai
Tanzania typically sees around 0 rainy days in August with 0 mm (0 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
With highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F) in August, we recommend: Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, August offers some of the best weather conditions in Tanzania with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.

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