August · Chad
Best time to visit Zakouma in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Zakouma in August
Average temperature 25°C, 236 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
4.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 236 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Zakouma scores 4.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 236 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Zakouma is a remote protected landscape in southeastern Chad, where seasonal floodplains, savanna, elephants, giraffes, and guided safari travel define the experience.
August in Zakouma — the hardest end of the year
August averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
236 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 4.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zakouma in August?
- In August, Zakouma averages 25°C, 236 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Zakouma?
- August earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Zakouma in August?
- Expect about 236 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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