Serengeti weather in August

August in Serengeti: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Serengeti · #124 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Serengeti climate normals — August

Daytime high29°C / 83°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low16°C / 61°F
Feels like (high)28°C / 82°F
Rainfall6 mm / 0.2 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity42%🍃 comfortable
Dew point8°C / 46°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Serengeti in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Serengeti?
August in Serengeti: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Serengeti on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in Serengeti in August?
In August, Serengeti averages a daily high of 28.6°C and a low of 16.3°C, with about 6.3 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Serengeti in August?
Serengeti has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in August.

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