Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
73°Ftypical Aug high
Ngorongoro Crater
Tanzania · Africa
Ngorongoro Crater is most comfortable in the drier months around June to September. Typical daytime highs run about 71-78°F year-round. The air usually feels dry to comfortable. Rainy season runs roughly November to April.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
53°F to 78°F
Rain
13 days/mo
Sunshine
11.2 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months, with very little rain.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Some sun, but clouds are common.
11.3 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
It rarely feels hot or humid.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 69° and nights feel near 53°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
44%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 72°F, easing to about 65°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning63°F
Rain3%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday71°F
Rain9%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon72°F
Rain6%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
evening65°F
Rain1%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Ngorongoro Crater with Makgadikgadi Pans.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology