Karatu weather in August (Mafia Island, Tanzania)

Curious about the August weather in Karatu? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Karatu the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Karatu in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Typically around 4 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Karatu. June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Karatu climate page with graphs.

 

Karatu, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 19 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  

Where to go in Tanzania in August

Find out more about the weather in Tanzania in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Karatu in August?

For visitors traveling to Karatu, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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