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Serengeti National Park weather in October (Tanzania)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Serengeti National Park during October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In October, Serengeti National Park tends to experience very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 31°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 18°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

Serengeti National Park in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, March tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Serengeti National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Serengeti National Park, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 34 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Serengeti National Park.

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