Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
74°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Ngorongoro Crater
Tanzania · Africa
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Some cloudier spells.
Daytime high
74°F
Lows around 55°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 1 wet day, the lowest monthly average.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.3 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableAugust
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 69° and nights feel near 53°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 72°F, easing to about 65°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning63°F
Rain3%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday71°F
Rain9%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon72°F
Rain6%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening65°F
Rain1%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76 | 58 | 40.9 | 24 | 11.3 | 80 |
| Feb | 77 | 58 | 22.4 | 20 | 11.3 | 77 |
| Mar | 78 | 59 | 20.3 | 21 | 10.9 | 80 |
| Apr | 75 | 60 | 15.1 | 25 | 10.7 | 85 |
| May | 73 | 58 | 2.3 | 13 | 11.0 | 82 |
| Jun | 72 | 55 | 0.6 | 3 | 11.0 | 76 |
| Jul | 72 | 54 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.3 | 72 |
| Aug | 74 | 55 | 0.3 | 1 | 11.3 | 68 |
| Sep | 77 | 56 | 0.5 | 2 | 11.3 | 64 |
| Oct | 79 | 58 | 1.8 | 7 | 11.5 | 65 |
| Nov | 78 | 59 | 9.5 | 16 | 11.2 | 76 |
| Dec | 76 | 59 | 35.9 | 23 | 11.2 | 81 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology