Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Ngorongoro in August
Ngorongoro edges warmer than July, with highs of 75°F (24°C), lows of 52°F (11°C) and about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain.
At 94/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 0.5 in (13 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 94/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain.
Plan around August
August is one of Ngorongoro's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from July (95 → 94/100).
- August sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes75°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 52°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Ngorongoro in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Lerai Forest
Yellow-barked acacia forest on the crater floor, a good spot for elephants and bushbuck.
Why now August scores 94/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Ngorongoro Crater
Caldera about 20 km across, home to lions, buffalo, flamingos and one of the best chances to see black rhino.
Why now Highs near 75°F and 0.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Gibb's Farm
Coffee farm and lodge near Karatu serving lunches built on its own organic gardens.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Olduvai Gorge Museum
Museum at the gorge where the Leakeys found early human fossils, with a talk over the site.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Stone lodge built into the crater rim, with a bar and terrace looking over the caldera.
Nearby in August
- Serengeti in August~76 mi · highs 84°F, 0.8 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Maasai Mara in August~121 mi · highs 82°F, 1.8 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Nairobi in August~160 mi · highs 79°F, 0.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,006 m to Ngorongoro's ~1,756 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Ngorongoro in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Ngorongoro?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 94/100. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain. August is inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
How hot is Ngorongoro in August?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ngorongoro in August?
Not much: about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1134 mm).
What should I pack for Ngorongoro in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (75°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 52°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Ngorongoro
Routes in season in August
- Kenya & Tanzania Safari Jun – Oct
Planning Ngorongoro in August?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.