Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Serengeti in August
Serengeti edges warmer than July, with highs of 84°F (29°C), lows of 58°F (14°C) and about 0.8 in (20 mm) of rain.
It scores 84/100 for comfort, 3rd of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 0.8 in (20 mm)
- Humidity
- 54%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 84°F (29°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (26°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.8 in (20 mm) of rain.
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June & July).
- Comfort slips from 91/100 in July to 84/100.
- August sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 84°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 58°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Serengeti in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Serengeti National Park
Tanzania's flagship park, 14,750 sq km of plains and kopjes supporting huge herds and predators.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jun – Oct.
Moru Kopjes
Granite outcrops south of Seronera with rock paintings and the Maasai Gong Rock.
Why now August scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Serengeti Visitor Centre
Seronera information center with an elevated walkway and displays on the ecosystem and migration.
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Hilltop lodge styled like a Maasai village, with sundowners over the central plains.
Nearby in August
- Maasai Mara in August~62 mi · highs 82°F, 1.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Ngorongoro in August~76 mi · highs 75°F, 0.5 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Nairobi in August~155 mi · highs 79°F, 0.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,664 m to Serengeti's ~1,468 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.
Serengeti in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Serengeti?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 84/100 against a best of 92 in June & July. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 0.8 in (20 mm) of rain. August is inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
How hot is Serengeti in August?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 58°F (14°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Serengeti in August?
Not much: about 0.8 in (20 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.5 in (953 mm).
What should I pack for Serengeti in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 84°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 58°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Serengeti
Routes in season in August
- Kenya & Tanzania Safari Jun – Oct
Planning Serengeti in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.