Mara region Weather in October

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

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Musoma Serengeti National Park Grumeti Game Reserve Tarangire National Park

Planning a getaway to Mara region, Tanzania this October 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 October

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Musoma at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Nyerere National Park at 34°C (93°F). At night it cools down to 20°C (68°F) in Nyerere National Park and 21°C (70°F) in Musoma.

To explore the conditions in Mara region, Tanzania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Nyerere National Park with an average of 19 mm (0.7 in) to high rainfall in Musoma with 128 mm (5 in).

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) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°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 October

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

Temperature range in Mara region (October)

Precipitation variation in Mara region (October)

Musoma

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
128 mm (5 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Musoma →

Serengeti National Park

In October Serengeti 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 moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Serengeti National Park →

Grumeti Game Reserve

In October Grumeti Game Reserve generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Grumeti Game Reserve →

Tarangire National Park

In October Tarangire National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.7 mm (0.3 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tarangire National Park →

Nyerere National Park

In October Nyerere National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Musoma 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Serengeti National Park 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Grumeti Game Reserve 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Tarangire National Park 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Nyerere National Park 34°C (93°F) 20°C (68°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)

Mara region weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Mara region, Tanzania in October. The popular destination of Musoma averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

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

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

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Mara region, Tanzania. Average rainfall in Musoma sits around 128 mm (5 in).

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

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Mara region, Tanzania with overall pleasant 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. On the other hand, the month of April tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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