Temperature
Hot by day, brisk at night.
85°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe · Africa
Hot days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 52°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 0 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.9 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryAugust Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 77° and nights feel near 47°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
95%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 82°F, easing to about 72°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning67°F
Rain0%
Cloud8%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday82°F
Rain0%
Cloud11%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Rain0%
Cloud15%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening72°F
Rain0%
Cloud13%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 | 66 | 8.7 | 20 | 10.7 | 74 |
| Feb | 87 | 67 | 5.7 | 12 | 10.7 | 73 |
| Mar | 87 | 65 | 1.7 | 6 | 10.7 | 69 |
| Apr | 85 | 61 | 1.2 | 6 | 10.8 | 63 |
| May | 82 | 53 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.6 | 54 |
| Jun | 78 | 49 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.3 | 52 |
| Jul | 78 | 48 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.4 | 47 |
| Aug | 85 | 52 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 40 |
| Sep | 92 | 61 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.6 | 35 |
| Oct | 94 | 65 | 0.3 | 3 | 11.7 | 39 |
| Nov | 90 | 67 | 2.8 | 13 | 11.1 | 56 |
| Dec | 88 | 67 | 5.7 | 18 | 10.6 | 70 |
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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