When is the best time to go to Serengeti National Park

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Serengeti National Park weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Serengeti National Park are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Serengeti National Park January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 79mm 9hrs 13hrs

January in Serengeti National Park is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Serengeti National Park.

January is in the summer in Serengeti National Park and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Serengeti National Park with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Serengeti National Park February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 99mm 8.9hrs 12.9hrs

February in Serengeti National Park is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Serengeti National Park.

February is in the summer in Serengeti National Park and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Serengeti National Park with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Serengeti National Park March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 123mm 8.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Serengeti National Park is characteristically warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Serengeti National Park for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Serengeti National Park and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Serengeti National Park with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Serengeti National Park April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 141mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

Serengeti National Park's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Serengeti National Park for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Serengeti National Park and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Serengeti National Park with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Serengeti National Park May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 76mm 8hrs 12.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry, humid month in Serengeti National Park and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Serengeti National Park.

May is in the fall / autumn in Serengeti National Park and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Serengeti National Park with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Serengeti National Park June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 28mm 8.4hrs 13hrs

June is a dry, humid month in Serengeti National Park and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Serengeti National Park, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Serengeti National Park and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Serengeti National Park with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Serengeti National Park July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 10mm 8.2hrs 12.9hrs

July in Serengeti National Park is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Serengeti National Park, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Serengeti National Park and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Serengeti National Park with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Serengeti National Park August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 22mm 8.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Serengeti National Park is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Serengeti National Park, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Serengeti National Park and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Serengeti National Park with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Serengeti National Park September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 42mm 8.7hrs 12.8hrs

Serengeti National Park's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Serengeti National Park, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Serengeti National Park and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Serengeti National Park with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Serengeti National Park October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 57mm 8.8hrs 12.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Serengeti National Park and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Serengeti National Park, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Serengeti National Park and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Serengeti National Park with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Serengeti National Park November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 103mm 8.2hrs 13hrs

November in Serengeti National Park is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Serengeti National Park for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Serengeti National Park and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Serengeti National Park with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Serengeti National Park December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 97mm 8.4hrs 12.9hrs

December in Serengeti National Park is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Serengeti National Park.

December is in the summer in Serengeti National Park and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Serengeti National Park with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Serengeti National Park weather stats

Serengeti National Park weather statistics
Hottest month: March 28.2°C 82.8°F
Driest month: July 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: February 8.9hrs
Coldest month: July 25.6°C 78.1°F
Wettest month: April 141mm 5.6ins
Warmest sea: April 29°C 84.2°F
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