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Serengeti National Park in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Serengeti National Park 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 Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

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Serengeti National Park in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Serengeti National Park in August in summary
Favourable weather
Min 18°C Max 30°C 63 mm 5 day(s) 69% 18% UV 6 11.6 h/day
Best activities in August
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:44 18:46
Hourly weather

Average weather in Serengeti National Park in August 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Serengeti National Park 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 Serengeti National Park in August

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Serengeti National Park in August.

Temperatures and rain in Serengeti National Park 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 Serengeti National Park in August

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Serengeti National Park in August

Check the seasonal normals in Serengeti National Park 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 22.7°C 23.8°C 24.4°C
Maximum temperature 29.0°C 30.1°C 30.6°C
Minimum temperature 16.4°C 17.6°C 18.3°C
Record maximum temperature 34.0°C
(2009)
36.0°C
(2009)
38.0°C
(2020)
Record low temperature 13.0°C
(2009)
14.0°C
(2010)
13.0°C
(2010)
Number of days at +30° 12 day(s)
(39%)
19 day(s)
(61%)
21 day(s)
(70%)
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 10 km/h 11 km/h 12 km/h
Wind temperature 16.4°C 17.6°C 18.3°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 42.3 mm 63.0 mm 92.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 12 day(s)
(39%)
13 day(s)
(42%)
15 day(s)
(50%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 3 day(s)
(10%)
5 day(s)
(15%)
7 day(s)
(22%)
Record precipitation in one day 14.7 mm
(2017)
26.3 mm
(2011)
54.9 mm
(2014)
Other weather data
Humidity 74% 69% 68%
Visibility 9.8 km 9.8 km 9.7 km
Cloud cover 19% 18% 17%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h47 06h44 06h33
Sunset time 18h47 18h46 18h38
Day length 12h00 12h02 12h05
Our opinion on the climate in August
The review of Where And When ideal weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Serengeti National Park in August?

Best activities in August
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Serengeti National Park in August last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Serengeti National Park in August 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
17°C32°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
19°C32°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
18°C32°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
18°C31°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
20°C30°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
20°C31°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
19°C31°C0.0 mm
8
Partly Cloudy
21°C30°C0.1 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
19°C28°C0.0 mm
10
Partly Cloudy
20°C30°C0.8 mm
11
Partly Cloudy
20°C28°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
19°C32°C0.1 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
20°C28°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
18°C31°C0.0 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
20°C30°C0.0 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
19°C28°C1.3 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C4.0 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
18°C26°C0.3 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
16°C27°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
17°C27°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
18°C29°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
18°C27°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
18°C30°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
18°C29°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
19°C31°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
19°C31°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
20°C31°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
18°C33°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
18°C32°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
17°C32°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Serengeti National Park in August?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Serengeti National Park 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 Serengeti National Park in August, which places this month 4th out of 12.

Expect an average of 30°C during the day and 18°C at night, with about 63 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

Expect about 11.6 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 65/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Serengeti National Park are: February, June, July, August, September and October. 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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