Grumeti Game Reserve Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Grumeti Game Reserve’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Tanzania.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The temperature in Grumeti Game Reserve changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in October. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 16°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Grumeti Game Reserve by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
October, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 35 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 10 days. For more information, please visit our Grumeti Game Reserve Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Tanzania Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Tanzania. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Grumeti Game Reserve Temperatures Compared World Wide
Grumeti Game Reserve’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Grumeti Game Reserve’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Grumeti Game Reserve climate page.
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