Mara region Weather in July

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

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Musoma Serengeti National Park Grumeti Game Reserve Tarangire National Park

Planning a getaway to Mara region, Tanzania this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Mara region in July

Mara region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. July in Mara region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Tarangire National Park at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Nyerere National Park at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Nyerere National Park and 15°C (59°F) in Tarangire National Park.

For specific regional insights in Mara region, Tanzania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Nyerere National Park with an average of 3 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Musoma with 27 mm (1.1 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Musoma typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

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 July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Mara region, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Mara region (July)

Precipitation variation in Mara region (July)

Musoma

In July Musoma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Serengeti National Park

In July Serengeti National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Serengeti National Park →

Grumeti Game Reserve

In July Grumeti Game Reserve generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Grumeti Game Reserve →

Tarangire National Park

In July Tarangire National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Nyerere National Park

In July Nyerere National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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In our records: Tanzania July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in Tanzania in our climate database (2002 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest July night in Tanzania dropped to 0°C (32°F) in Mbeya on July 7, 2011.
  • In our records, the coldest July daytime high in Tanzania was 13°C (55°F) in Mbeya on July 17, 2020.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Musoma 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Serengeti National Park 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 4.4 mm (0.2 in)
Grumeti Game Reserve 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 4.4 mm (0.2 in)
Tarangire National Park 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Nyerere National Park 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)

Mara region weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Mara region, Tanzania typically experiences perfect weather in July, part of the season. Daytime highs in Musoma average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Mara region, Tanzania during July range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Musoma.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Mara region, Tanzania during July, with Musoma averaging close to 27 mm (1.1 in).

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

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Mara region, Tanzania with overall perfect weather in Musoma.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Musoma. On the other hand, the weather in April tends to be tolerable.

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