SeasonMapTanzania in August
August is one of Tanzania's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 7 destinations average 90/100, led by Ngorongoro at 98 — 20°C and 1 rainy day — while Dar es Salaam is warmer at 30°C and scores 82.
#2 of 12 months for Tanzania · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Tanzania in August
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ngorongoro | National park | 20°C | 5 mm · 1 day | 98 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Arusha | Trekking hub | 23°C | 5 mm · 2 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Zanzibar | Beach | 30°C | 23 mm · 8 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Nungwi | Beach | 27°C | 35 mm · 13 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 5 | Moshi | Trekking hub | 25°C | 17 mm · 6 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 6 | Serengeti | National park | 28°C | 6 mm · 2 days | 86 tier A | — |
| 7 | Dar es Salaam | City | 30°C | 23 mm · 8 days | 82 tier A | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Tanzania in August
- Nane Nane farmers' show · Arusha · 1–8 Aug (usually)
- Mara River crossings · Serengeti · 1 Jul – 31 Oct (usually)
- Nane Nane farmers' day · Dar es Salaam · 8 Aug
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 2 of Tanzania's 5 well-known places this month.