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When to go · Makambako

Makambako in August

Great month. Inside Makambako's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
24°C (75°F) / 10°C (50°F)
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
High
Tanzania overall
Prices
High
Tanzania overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Makambako

Inside Makambako's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).

Is another month better than August?

No other month rates higher than August for Makambako in this guide.

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • MakambakoHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 1 day

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Tanzania overall
High
Prices · Tanzania overall
High

Tanzania overall: Peak Mara River crossings and peak prices; book 6–12 months ahead.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Makambako, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Great

    Jun: Great

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jun: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 10 °C (50 °F)

    Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 1 (better)

    Jun: 2

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jun: 0

August: Inside Makambako's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).

June: Inside Makambako's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season).

Makambako: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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