Serengeti Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Serengeti is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Serengeti remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in October to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 16°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Serengeti has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 718 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Serengeti shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, with an average of 117 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.4 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Serengeti Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Forecast for Serengeti
partly cloudy and thunder
broken clouds and thunder
broken clouds and thunder
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Serengeti 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:
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 117 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
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