TanzaniaThe climate of Ngorongoro
The current climate in Ngorongoro features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 22°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Ngorongoro, Tanzania.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Ngorongoro in recent years was 35°C in October 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in November 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Ngorongoro receives 1618 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Ngorongoro?
The best time to visit Ngorongoro for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ngorongoro. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Ngorongoro
The climate table of Ngorongoro shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 299 | 155 | 162 | 244 | 43 | 9,7 | 3,6 | 10 | 8,2 | 49 | 329 | 305 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Ngorongoro, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Ngorongoro
Yearly Temperature in Ngorongoro
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Ngorongoro, Tanzania. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ngorongoro
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ngorongoro
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Ngorongoro, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Ngorongoro
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Average weather in Ngorongoro by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ngorongoro. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.