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Selous Game Reserve weather in October (Mafia Island, Tanzania)

How's the weather trend in Selous Game Reserve as October approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In October, Selous Game Reserve usually has very high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 34°C. At night, it falls to around 20°C. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Selous Game Reserve in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 3 days will experience rainfall.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Selous Game Reserve climate page with graphs.

 

Selous Game Reserve, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 20 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  

Where to go in Tanzania in October

Find out more about the weather in Tanzania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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