Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
83°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Serengeti National Park
Tanzania · Africa
Serengeti National Park is most comfortable in the drier months around May to July. Typical daytime highs run about 81-85°F year-round. Humidity is usually low. Rainy season runs roughly November to February.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
59°F to 85°F
Rain
9 days/mo
Sunshine
10.9 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Rainfall is lower than usual here.
19%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Some sun, but clouds are common.
10.5 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Some hot afternoons, with mostly dry air.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 81° and nights feel near 61°.
CoolComfortableWarmNight 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 83°F, easing to about 76°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Rain1%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday83°F
Rain1%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Rain5%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening76°F
Rain3%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology