Tarangire National Park Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Tarangire National Park’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

Year-round, Tarangire National Park experiences a consistently very warm climate. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in February to a comfortable 27°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 15°C in July.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Tarangire National Park 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:

February, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 59 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 11 days. For more information, please visit our Tarangire National Park 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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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

Tarangire National Park Temperatures Compared World Wide

Tarangire National Park’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.

Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.

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 Tarangire National Park’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Tarangire National Park climate page.