Weather in Serengeti

What's the weather like in Serengeti?

Serengeti has a moderate climate and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 28°C (83°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in July, with overnight lows around 17°C (62°F) and 15°C (60°F) respectively.

For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Serengeti are April through June, and December.

Quick facts

Country
🇹🇿 Tanzania
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-2.333, 34.833

Monthly climate

Long-run averages for each month of the year.

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 28°C / 83°F 17°C / 62°F 65 mm 19
February 29°C / 85°F 17°C / 63°F 55 mm 16
March 29°C / 85°F 17°C / 63°F 85 mm 19
April 28°C / 82°F 17°C / 62°F 125 mm 23
May 28°C / 82°F 16°C / 62°F 29 mm 15
June 28°C / 82°F 16°C / 61°F 14 mm 9
July 28°C / 83°F 15°C / 60°F 5 mm 5
August 29°C / 84°F 16°C / 61°F 12 mm 9
September 30°C / 86°F 17°C / 62°F 24 mm 10
October 31°C / 87°F 17°C / 63°F 44 mm 14
November 29°C / 84°F 17°C / 62°F 121 mm 21
December 28°C / 82°F 16°C / 62°F 102 mm 20

Serengeti by month

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Serengeti?

The most comfortable months in Serengeti are usually June, July, August, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.

What is the hottest month in Serengeti?

October is typically the hottest month in Serengeti, averaging a high of 31°C (87°F).

What is the coldest month in Serengeti?

July is usually the coldest, with average lows around 15°C (60°F).

Does it snow in Serengeti?

Snow is rare in Serengeti; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.

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