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Arusha Region Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Arusha Region, Tanzania in August.

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Moshi Karatu Arusha City

Thinking about venturing to Arusha Region, Tanzania this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Arusha Region in August

Arusha Region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. August in Arusha Region generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Karatu to 26°C (79°F) in Arusha City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Arusha City and 12°C (54°F) in Karatu.

To explore the conditions in Arusha Region, Tanzania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Arusha City with an average of 7.6 mm (0.3 in) to low rainfall in Moshi with 24 mm (0.9 in).

Explore Arusha Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arusha Region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Moshi)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) June23°C (73°F) July23°C (73°F) This monthAugust24°C (75°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Arusha Region in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Arusha Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Arusha Region

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Arusha Region, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Arusha Region (August)

Precipitation variation in Arusha Region (August)

Moshi

In August Moshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Karatu

In August Karatu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Arusha City

In August Arusha City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Arusha Region in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Moshi 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Karatu 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Arusha City 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 7.6 mm (0.3 in)

Arusha Region weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arusha Region, Tanzania in August?

In August, Arusha Region, Tanzania generally has excellent weather conditions. Moshi sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Arusha Region, Tanzania in August?

Moshi averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does Arusha Region, Tanzania get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Moshi averages just 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Arusha Region, Tanzania.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Arusha Region, Tanzania?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Arusha Region, Tanzania. Typically, the climate in Moshi is excellent.

On average, the best time to visit Arusha Region, Tanzania is in June, July, August, September and October with generally excellent weather in Moshi. The weather in March, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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