Tanzania weather in August

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.

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.

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. 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.

Where to go in Tanzania in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Tanzania on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Tanzania

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Tanzania?

Average weather in 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.

Dar es Salaam
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<<   July July
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29°C 
22°C 
226 hours 
32 mm 
6 days 
29°C 
21°C 
269 hours 
34 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
22°C 
254 hours 
33 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Dar es Salaam

Average weather in 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.

Zanzibar City
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<<   July July
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28°C 
23°C 
38 mm 
7 days 
28°C 
23°C 
37 mm 
8 days 
29°C 
24°C 
35 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Zanzibar City

Average weather in 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.

Nungwi
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<<   July July
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27°C 
24°C 
58 mm 
9 days 
27°C 
24°C 
46 mm 
10 days 
27°C 
24°C 
40 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Nungwi

Average weather in 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.

Jambiani
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<<   July July
<<  
27°C 
24°C 
226 hours 
43 mm 
7 days 
27°C 
24°C 
269 hours 
34 mm 
8 days 
28°C 
24°C 
254 hours 
30 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Jambiani

Average weather in 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.

Moshi
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<<   July July
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23°C 
13°C 
22 mm 
4 days 
24°C 
14°C 
24 mm 
4 days 
26°C 
15°C 
21 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Moshi

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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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