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Lake Victoria in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Lake Victoria in August 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether August is a good month to travel to Lake Victoria, Tanzania.

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Lake Victoria in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Lake Victoria in August in summary
Favourable weather
Min 19°C Max 27°C 99 mm 6 day(s) 76% 21% UV 6 11.4 h/day
Best activities in August
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:48 18:53
Hourly weather

Average weather in Lake Victoria in August 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Lake Victoria in August 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in August. This allows you to forecast the weather in August 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Lake Victoria in August

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Lake Victoria in August.

Temperatures and rain in Lake Victoria in August

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in August.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of August is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Lake Victoria in August

The climate of Lake Victoria in August is humid. An average of 99 mm precipitation is recorded over 18 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in July, an average of 64 mm is recorded over 15 days.

Temperatures are warm in Lake Victoria in August. The average maximum temperature reaches 27°C, while the minimum falls to about 19°C. The month's average temperature is 23°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Lake Victoria in August: 32°C as a maximum in 2021 and 16°C as a minimum in 2010.

In August, the days last on average 12:05 in Lake Victoria. The sun rises around 06:48 and sets around 18:53.

With favorable weather, the month of August is a good month to travel to Lake Victoria in Tanzania.

In August, the most favorable activities in Lake Victoria are: Animal observation and Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Lake Victoria in August

Check the seasonal normals in Lake Victoria in August and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
August
Weather data July August September
Outside temperature
Average temperature 21.8°C 22.7°C 23.2°C
Maximum temperature 25.6°C 26.6°C 27.1°C
Minimum temperature 18.0°C 18.8°C 19.2°C
Record maximum temperature 30.0°C
(2017)
32.0°C
(2021)
32.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature 15.0°C
(2009)
16.0°C
(2010)
15.0°C
(2010)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
1 day(s)
(3%)
4 day(s)
(13%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 15 km/h 15 km/h 15 km/h
Wind temperature 18.1°C 18.8°C 19.2°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 64.3 mm 99.3 mm 155.3 mm
Number of days with precipitation 15 day(s)
(48%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
21 day(s)
(70%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(12%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
10 day(s)
(34%)
Record precipitation in one day 47.2 mm
(2011)
45.4 mm
(2014)
33.7 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 78% 76% 77%
Visibility 9.7 km 9.7 km 9.5 km
Cloud cover 21% 21% 21%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h50 06h48 06h38
Sunset time 18h55 18h53 18h44
Day length 12h05 12h05 12h06
Our opinion on the climate in August
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Activities and events

What to do in Lake Victoria in August?

Best activities in August
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Lake Victoria in August last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Lake Victoria in August 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
12°C25°C0.1 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
13°C25°C0.1 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
13°C25°C0.4 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
13°C24°C0.7 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
16°C25°C0.4 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
16°C23°C0.0 mm
7
Partly Cloudy
13°C25°C0.0 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
14°C25°C0.8 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
15°C22°C3.9 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
14°C22°C3.7 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
15°C22°C1.8 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
13°C24°C1.4 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
15°C24°C6.7 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
15°C25°C2.5 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
14°C25°C0.1 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
14°C24°C1.1 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
14°C21°C2.6 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
15°C20°C4.2 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
14°C16°C4.9 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
12°C23°C0.2 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
13°C22°C0.4 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
14°C23°C0.3 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
12°C25°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
14°C25°C0.3 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
15°C25°C0.9 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
13°C25°C0.3 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
13°C25°C0.1 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
15°C26°C1.1 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
13°C26°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
13°C26°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
14°C26°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Lake Victoria in August: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Lake Victoria in August, which places this month 5th out of 12.

Expect an average of 27°C during the day and 19°C at night, with about 99 mm of precipitation spread over 6 rainy days.

Expect about 11.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Animal observation and Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Very large crowds, with an index of 66/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Lake Victoria are: January, February, June, July, August and September. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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