Gorongosa in August

8.4out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.

26°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
5Rainy days (22 mm)
11:22 hDaylight
06:07Sunrise · 17:29 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
  • Some rain: about 5 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

29° 21° J 29° 21° F 28° 20° M 27° 18° A 26° 15° M 24° 14° J 23° 13° J 26° 14° A 29° 16° S 30° 18° O 30° 20° N 30° 21° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 29°C21°C253 mm 21– – 6.1
February 29°C21°C200 mm 18– – 6.1
March 28°C20°C158 mm 18– – 6.3
April 27°C18°C69 mm 11– – 7.6
May 26°C15°C22 mm 6– – 8.3
June 24°C14°C21 mm 5– – 8.4
July 23°C13°C27 mm 6– – 8.2
August 26°C14°C22 mm 5– – 8.4
September 29°C16°C34 mm 6– – 8.3
October 30°C18°C56 mm 9– – 7.7
November 30°C20°C116 mm 12– – 6.9
December 30°C21°C240 mm 19– – 6.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Gorongosa in August?

Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit Gorongosa?

The best months are June, August, May, September.