Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
82°Ftypical Aug high
Ruaha National Park
Tanzania · Africa
Ruaha National Park is most comfortable in the drier months around May to August. Typical daytime highs run about 80-88°F year-round. Humidity is heavier in some months. Rainy season runs roughly December to April.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
56°F to 88°F
Rain
10 days/mo
Sunshine
11 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months, with very little rain.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.2 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Brief hot afternoons are possible, with mostly dry air.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 78° and nights feel near 57°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
73%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 73°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning69°F
Rain0%
Cloud23%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday79°F
Rain2%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Rain0%
Cloud50%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
evening73°F
Rain0%
Cloud36%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Ruaha National Park with Chobe National Park.
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