August · Tanzania
Best time to visit Arusha in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Arusha in August
Average temperature 19°C, 206 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.1/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 206 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Arusha scores 7.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 206 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Arusha sits beneath Mount Meru as the staging town for Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and northern Tanzania safaris.
August holds up well in Arusha — 9th best month
August averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
206 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? October scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Arusha in August?
- In August, Arusha averages 19°C, 206 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Arusha?
- August earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Arusha in August?
- Expect about 206 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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