Serengeti weather in August (Tanzania)

What is the weather forecast for Serengeti in August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Serengeti during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Serengeti in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. January, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While March tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Serengeti, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 11 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Where to go in Tanzania in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Serengeti.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Tanzania? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Tanzania. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.