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Arusha Weather in August

Arusha in August

The short of it: Arusha in August averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 13° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & June

Thirty years of records give Arusha an average August high of 23°, a low of 13° and some 5.0 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Arusha runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Poli, 15 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

August in Arusha, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PoliArusha15 km E23°14°12 mm
Usa RiverArusha19 km E23°14°13 mm
NkoarangaArusha19 km E23°14°13 mm
MonduliArusha27 km WNW24°13°2.0 mm
KingoriArusha35 km ENE23°14°17 mm
MbuguniArusha37 km SE27°16°7.0 mm
MerelaniArusha39 km ESE27°16°8.0 mm
Boma la NgombeKilimanjaro52 km E26°15°10 mm

The Almanac · Arusha Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Arusha by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°60 mm10 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
February28°15°65 mm11 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
March27°16°141 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April25°16°190 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May23°15°95 mm8 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
June22°14°13 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°12°5.0 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°13°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°13°6.0 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°14°23 mm11 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°15°92 mm10 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
December27°15°82 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arusha in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arusha in August?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Arusha?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Arusha in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Arusha in August?

Hardly — August nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Arusha in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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