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Arusha in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Arusha in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Arusha in August 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Arusha in August is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +75°F during the day, and approximately 2 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 16 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in August around 15 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
15 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arusha has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Arusha in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Arusha for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +77°F with a maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +54°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +77°F.

Is Arusha warm or cold in August?

Arusha is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +57°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Arusha:

Climate in Arusha in August

Arusha weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+73°F+75°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+46°F+50°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+86°F+88°F
Rainfall
17 mm15 mm10 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%72%67%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
224
Cloudy days
131315
Rainy days
161612
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +73°F to +75°F during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 17 mm to 15 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Arusha in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Arusha is gradually decreasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Arusha based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 10 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Arusha wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 93% chance of precipitation and 158 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 40% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Arusha?

This is the weather in Arusha in August 2023:
1 August
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+77°F
2 August
☁️
+71°F
3 August
☁️
+69°F
4 August
☁️
+72°F
5 August
☁️
+72°F
6 August
☁️
+75°F
7 August
☁️
+77°F
8 August
☁️
+77°F
9 August
☁️
+71°F
10 August
☁️
+74°F
11 August
☁️
+76°F
12 August
☁️
+73°F
13 August
☀️
+74°F
14 August
☁️
+77°F
15 August
☁️
+80°F
16 August
🌧️
+78°F
17 August
☀️
+79°F
18 August
☁️
+79°F
19 August
☀️
+81°F
20 August
☀️
+83°F
21 August
☀️
+83°F
22 August
☀️
+82°F
23 August
☀️
+80°F
24 August
☁️
+80°F
25 August
☀️
+82°F
26 August
☀️
+83°F
27 August
☀️
+82°F
28 August
☁️
+80°F
29 August
☁️
+77°F
30 August
☁️
+74°F
31 August
☁️
+77°F
In August 2023 Arusha had 10 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Arusha climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Arusha in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+77°F) and the highest in 2003 (+81°F). The driest year was 2009 with only 376 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1067 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Arusha in August:

Is August a good time to visit Arusha?

August is a really good time to go to Arusha. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Arusha.

Can you sunbathe in Arusha in August?

August is warm in Arusha. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Arusha rainy in August?

Arusha is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Arusha in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Arusha in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Tanzania

Check out the weather for other cities in Tanzania.

Monthly weather in Arusha

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Arusha, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.