Monthly climate guide
Nungwi weather in August
Expect warm weather in Nungwi in August: afternoons reach about 26°C (80°F), while nights drop to around 25°C (76°F). Around 19 mm of rain falls over the month (very 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
- It's humid — around 77% — so the heat feels heavier.
- Days and nights are close, only about 2°C apart.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 82% less rain than Nungwi's average.
- August sits in Nungwi's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
August is typically Nungwi's coolest month.
Avg high
26°C
80°F
Avg low
25°C
76°F
Rainfall
19 mm
very dry
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
38%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Nungwi weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 84°F | 27°C / 81°F | 68 mm | 79% | 49% |
| February | 29°C / 84°F | 27°C / 81°F | 40 mm | 78% | 44% |
| March | 29°C / 85°F | 28°C / 82°F | 114 mm | 77% | 52% |
| April | 29°C / 84°F | 28°C / 82°F | 306 mm | 80% | 62% |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 27°C / 80°F | 293 mm | 81% | 62% |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 26°C / 78°F | 32 mm | 77% | 44% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 25°C / 76°F | 18 mm | 76% | 41% |
| August | 26°C / 80°F | 25°C / 76°F | 19 mm | 77% | 38% |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 25°C / 77°F | 35 mm | 78% | 37% |
| October | 28°C / 82°F | 26°C / 78°F | 102 mm | 78% | 38% |
| November | 28°C / 83°F | 27°C / 80°F | 138 mm | 79% | 43% |
| December | 29°C / 84°F | 27°C / 81°F | 99 mm | 79% | 39% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- Sunglasses
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is August a good time to visit Nungwi?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Nungwi →Other Tanzania cities in August
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Nungwi in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Nungwi?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Nungwi, with highs around 26°C and about 19 mm of rain.
How warm is Nungwi in August?
Average highs are about 26°C (80°F) and average lows about 25°C (76°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Nungwi in August?
Nungwi typically gets around 19 mm of rain in August — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Nungwi (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.