Serengeti Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Serengeti’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, Serengeti experiences a consistently comfortable climate. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in October to a warm 28°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 16°C in July.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Serengeti by month:

Typically, the coolest time of day is between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest time occurs around 3 PM, when the sun’s heating effect is strongest.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 4.4 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 6 days.

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 32°C. Warm: 25°C to 32°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 25°C Moderate: 10°C to 18°C. Cold: 5°C to 10°C. Very cold: lower than 5°C

Serengeti Temperatures Compared World Wide

Serengeti’s average annual maximum temperature is 29°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.

Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.

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.

Sea vs. Land Temperatures

The influence of nearby oceans or large water bodies significantly affects local temperatures:

• Ocean Influence: Coastal regions tend to have more stable temperatures, as large bodies of water absorb and release heat slowly. This often results in milder winters and cooler summers compared to inland areas.
• Continental Climates: Landmasses well away from large bodies of water tend to show greater extremes in temperature, having hotter summers and colder winters because of the absence of water as a moderating influence.

For more detailed information about Serengeti’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Serengeti climate page.