Mara region Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mara region, Tanzania in August.

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Musoma Serengeti National Park Grumeti Game Reserve Tarangire National Park

Planning a getaway to Mara region, Tanzania this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Mara region in August

Mara region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. August in Mara region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Musoma at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Nyerere National Park at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Nyerere National Park and 20°C (68°F) in Musoma.

For specific regional insights in Mara region, Tanzania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Nyerere National Park with an average of 4.9 mm (0.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Musoma with 56 mm (2.2 in).

Explore Mara region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mara region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Musoma)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mara region in August

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

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

Temperature range in Mara region (August)

Precipitation variation in Mara region (August)

Musoma

In August Musoma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Musoma →

Serengeti National Park

In August Serengeti National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Serengeti National Park →

Grumeti Game Reserve

In August Grumeti Game Reserve generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Grumeti Game Reserve →

Tarangire National Park

In August Tarangire National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
8.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Nyerere National Park

In August Nyerere National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mara region in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Musoma 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Serengeti National Park 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Grumeti Game Reserve 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Tarangire National Park 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Nyerere National Park 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 4.9 mm (0.2 in)

Mara region weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mara region, Tanzania in August?

Mara region, Tanzania typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Musoma average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mara region, Tanzania in August?

Musoma averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does Mara region, Tanzania get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Mara region, Tanzania. Musoma averages only about 56 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Mara region, Tanzania?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Mara region, Tanzania with overall perfect weather in Musoma.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Musoma. In contrast, April tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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