Monthly climate guide
Mwanza weather in August
Expect hot weather in Mwanza in August: afternoons reach about 30°C (85°F), while nights drop to around 20°C (67°F). Around 33 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and about the same as September.
What stands out in August
- August is Mwanza's second warmest month.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 66% less rain than Mwanza's average.
- August sits in Mwanza's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- Mwanza is usually about 2°C warmer than Arusha, 430 km away, in August.
Avg high
30°C
85°F
Avg low
20°C
67°F
Rainfall
33 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
50%
relative
Sky
46%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Mwanza weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 80°F | 21°C / 69°F | 89 mm | 68% | 66% |
| February | 28°C / 83°F | 20°C / 69°F | 86 mm | 66% | 66% |
| March | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 69°F | 145 mm | 69% | 70% |
| April | 27°C / 80°F | 20°C / 67°F | 158 mm | 75% | 75% |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 65°F | 60 mm | 70% | 54% |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 18°C / 65°F | 12 mm | 60% | 39% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 18°C / 64°F | 5 mm | 51% | 32% |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 20°C / 67°F | 33 mm | 50% | 46% |
| September | 30°C / 85°F | 21°C / 70°F | 53 mm | 54% | 58% |
| October | 29°C / 83°F | 21°C / 70°F | 149 mm | 63% | 69% |
| November | 26°C / 79°F | 20°C / 69°F | 223 mm | 73% | 75% |
| December | 26°C / 78°F | 21°C / 69°F | 152 mm | 73% | 70% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
Is August a good time to visit Mwanza?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Mwanza →Other Tanzania cities in August
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Mwanza in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Mwanza?
August is a reasonable time for Mwanza: highs around 30°C and about 33 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Mwanza in August?
Average highs are about 30°C (85°F) and average lows about 20°C (67°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Mwanza in August?
Mwanza typically gets around 33 mm of rain in August — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Mwanza (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.