Mafia Island Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mafia Island, Tanzania in August.

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Kilindoni Utende

Thinking about venturing to Mafia Island, 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 Mafia Island in August

Mafia Island, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. August in Mafia Island generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Kilindoni. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Kilindoni.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mafia Island, Tanzania, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 27 mm (1.1 in) in Kilindoni.

Explore Mafia Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mafia Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Kilindoni)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mafia Island in August

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

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 Mafia Island

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

Temperature range in Mafia Island (August)

Precipitation variation in Mafia Island (August)

Kilindoni

In August Kilindoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Utende

In August Utende generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
26 mm (1 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mafia Island in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kilindoni 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Utende 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 26 mm (1 in)

Mafia Island weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mafia Island, Tanzania in August?

In August, Mafia Island, Tanzania generally has excellent weather conditions. Kilindoni sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Mafia Island, Tanzania in August?

In Kilindoni, the average daytime high in August is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Mafia Island, Tanzania get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Kilindoni averages just 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Mafia Island, Tanzania.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Mafia Island, Tanzania?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Mafia Island, Tanzania. Typically, the climate in Kilindoni is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Mafia Island, Tanzania is in June, July, August, September, October and November with generally excellent weather in Kilindoni. On the other hand, the months of March and April tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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