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Serengeti National Park Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Serengeti National Park has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Serengeti National Park remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in October to a comfortable 29°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 16°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Serengeti National Park experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 713 mm yearly. The seasons in Serengeti National Park, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives high rainfall, with an average of 115 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.4 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Serengeti National Park Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Serengeti National Park

Sun   Dec 22
27°C | 17°C
SE 2 m/s
10 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Mon   Dec 23
27°C | 18°C
E 4 m/s
6.7 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Tue   Dec 24
27°C | 17°C
SE 3 m/s
12 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

The best time of year to visit Serengeti National Park in Tanzania

The best time to visit is during the drier months: May, June, July, August, September and October.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Serengeti National Park have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Serengeti National Park?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Serengeti National Park?
    The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Serengeti National Park?
    April tops the wettest month list with 115 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Serengeti National Park?
    July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.