Serengeti National Park weather in January (Mafia Island, Tanzania)

Can you expect sunny skies in Serengeti National Park in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During January, Serengeti National Park experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Serengeti National Park in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Serengeti National Park. January, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While March tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Serengeti National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Serengeti National Park, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Where to go in Tanzania in January

Find out more about the weather in Tanzania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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