Mara region Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mara region, Tanzania in April.

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Musoma Serengeti National Park Grumeti Game Reserve Tarangire National Park

Planning a journey to Mara region, Tanzania this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Mara region in April

Mara region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. April in Mara region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Musoma at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Nyerere National Park at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Nyerere National Park and 21°C (70°F) in Musoma.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mara region, Tanzania, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Serengeti National Park with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Tarangire National Park with 205 mm (8.1 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Musoma.

Explore Mara region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mara region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Musoma)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) This monthJune28°C (82°F) July28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mara region in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mara region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mara region

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Mara region, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Mara region (April)

Precipitation variation in Mara region (April)

Musoma

In April Musoma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Musoma →

Serengeti National Park

In April Serengeti National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Serengeti National Park →

Grumeti Game Reserve

In April Grumeti Game Reserve generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Grumeti Game Reserve →

Tarangire National Park

In April Tarangire National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
19 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Tarangire National Park →

Nyerere National Park

In April Nyerere National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mara region in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Musoma 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Serengeti National Park 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Grumeti Game Reserve 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Tarangire National Park 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
Nyerere National Park 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)

Mara region weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mara region, Tanzania in April?

April in Mara region, Tanzania brings tolerable weather. In Musoma, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in Mara region, Tanzania in April?

Daytime temperatures in Musoma peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in April, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does Mara region, Tanzania get a lot of rain in April?

Yes. April brings heavy rainfall to Mara region, Tanzania, with Musoma averaging around 196 mm (7.7 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Mara region, Tanzania?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Mara region, Tanzania due to the typically tolerable weather in Musoma.

On average, the best time to visit Mara region, Tanzania is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Musoma. In contrast, April tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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