🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Serengeti 🇹🇿

Cape Town, South Africa vs Serengeti, Tanzania — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Serengeti is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 91 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇹🇿 Serengeti
Avg annual high22°C29°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)October (31°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (15°C low)
Rainy days / year89180
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJune, July, August

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇹🇿 Serengeti

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in October (31°C), coldest lows in July (15°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Serengeti warmer?

Serengeti is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Serengeti?

Serengeti is rainier — Cape Town sees about 91 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Serengeti?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Serengeti is best around June, July, August.

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