Weather in August in Tanzania
Considering a trip to Tanzania this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Tanzania in August?
The weather in Tanzania in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Mount Kilimanjaro at 20°C and very warm in Kwangwazi at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Kwangwazi and 11°C in Mount Kilimanjaro.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dodoma with an average of 0.7 mm to moderate rainfall in Bukoba with 83 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Dar es Salaam enjoys approximately 269 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at August's conditions in Tanzania, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tanzania's yearly weather, check out our Tanzania climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Tanzania?
Dar es Salaam
In August Dar es Salaam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Zanzibar City
In August Zanzibar City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Nungwi
In August Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jambiani
In August Jambiani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Moshi
In August Moshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Tanzania?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Tanzania. Typically, the climate in Dar es Salaam is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Tanzania is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Dar es Salaam. In contrast, April tends to have poor weather conditions.
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