Seasonal ranking

Coldest sea temperature in Tanzania in August

Where the sea is coolest across Tanzania during August, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Jambiani Beach (Zanzibar South, Tanzania) is the coolest at around 20°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    Jambiani Beach
    Zanzibar South · Tanzania · Indian Ocean
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    August average
  2. 2
    Pongwe Beach
    Zanzibar · Tanzania · Indian Ocean
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    August average
  3. 3
    Matemwe Beach
    Zanzibar · Tanzania · Indian Ocean
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    August average
  4. 4
    Nungwi Beach
    Zanzibar · Tanzania · Indian Ocean
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    August average
  5. 5
    Kendwa Beach
    Zanzibar · Tanzania · Indian Ocean
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    August average
  6. 6
    Paje Beach
    Zanzibar · Tanzania · Indian Ocean
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    August average
  7. 7
    Coco Beach Dar
    Dar es Salaam · Tanzania · Indian Ocean
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    August average

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Tanzania in August — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Tanzania in August?
Jambiani Beach in Tanzania has the coldest sea in Tanzania in August, averaging about 20.0 °C. Pongwe Beach (20.0 °C) and Matemwe Beach are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Tanzania are warm enough to swim in August?
None of the top 7 ranked beaches in Tanzania reach 22 °C in August, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these August sea temperatures calculated?
Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical August rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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