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.For a closer look at conditions across Tanzania, refer to the map below.
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
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 269 hours of sunshine in Dar es Salaam. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Tanzania climate page.
Where to go in Tanzania in August





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Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Tanzania.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Tanzania? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Tanzania.
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