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What’s the climate like in Serengeti National Park?

The current climate in Serengeti National Park features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Serengeti National Park in recent years was 37°C in February 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 18°C in March 2023.

On average, Serengeti National Park receives 878 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Tanzania? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, or explore other destinations in Tanzania.

Best time to visit Serengeti National Park?

The best time to visit Serengeti National Park for sunny weather is January through March, May through October and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Serengeti National Park. 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.

Climate Table of Serengeti National Park

The climate table of Serengeti National Park 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.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 29 31 30 29 28 28 29 29 30 30 29 28
Temp. min (°C) 16 17 17 17 16 16 16 16 17 18 17 17
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Precipitation (mm) 76 59 104 179 70 31 14 21 34 74 121 95
UV Index 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 9 9 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.

  • Average yearly temperature: 30°C
  • Highest temperature: 31°C in February
  • Lowest temperature: 28°C in May, June and December
  • Precipitation: 878 mm per year, averaging 73 mm per month
  • Driest months: 14 mm in July, 21 mm in August and 31 mm in June
  • Wettest months: 179 mm in April, 121 mm in November and 104 mm in March

Average Temperature per Month in Serengeti National Park

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania,

Average Precipitation per Month in Serengeti National Park

This graph shows how much rainfall Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania,

Average UV Index per Month in Serengeti National Park

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania,

Yearly Temperature in Serengeti National Park

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Serengeti National Park

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania,

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Average Weather in Serengeti National Park by Month

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

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