The climate of Selous Game Reserve

The current climate in Selous Game Reserve features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 23°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 Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Selous Game Reserve in recent years was 40°C in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in July 2018.

Rainfall amount

On average, Selous Game Reserve receives 1358 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

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Best time to visit Selous Game Reserve?

The best time to visit Selous Game Reserve for sunny weather is May through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Selous Game Reserve. 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 Selous Game Reserve

The climate table of Selous Game Reserve 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) 30 30 29 29 28 28 27 30 32 32 33 33
Temp. min (°C) 22 22 21 22 20 18 17 19 20 21 22 23
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Precipitation (mm) 292 213 251 221 62 9,4 16 8,3 8,6 47 74 155
UV Index 8 8 8 7 8 8 7 8 8 9 9 8

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Selous Game Reserve

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Yearly Temperature in Selous Game Reserve

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Selous Game Reserve, 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 Selous Game Reserve

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Selous Game Reserve

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Selous Game Reserve, 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 Selous Game Reserve

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Average weather in Selous Game Reserve by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Selous Game Reserve. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.