Serengeti National Park Weather in August

What's the weather like in Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) in August 2024?

The climate in Serengeti National Park during August can be summarized as warm and dry.

August is in the winter in Serengeti National Park and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

Serengeti National Park weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.6°C 79.9°F
Nightly temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Average temperature 20.4°C 68.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 22 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 25.6°C 78.1°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Serengeti National Park with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park average temperature in August

August rainfall

Serengeti National Park average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Serengeti National Park average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Serengeti National Park in August 2024.

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Serengeti National Park weather stats

Serengeti National Park weather statistics
Hottest month: March 28.2°C 82.8°F
Driest month: July 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: February 8.9hrs
Coldest month: July 25.6°C 78.1°F
Wettest month: April 141mm 5.6ins
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