The weather in August in Tanzania
It's hot in August in Tanzania with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
August is a good month to be in Tanzania for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Tanzania. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2014, Tanzania reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 25°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 47 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in August for Tanzania
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tanzania. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Tanzania | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 22°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 47 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Tanzania with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 23°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Tanzania is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in Tanzania is based on weather data from Zanzibar. Other places, like Serengeti National Park, Dar es Salaam or Ngorongoro Conservation Area, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Tanzania to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Tanzania
Temperature in August in Tanzania over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Tanzania. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Tanzania
Total precipitation in August in Tanzania over the years
Daily UV index in August in Tanzania
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Tanzania, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Tanzania by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tanzania. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.