End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Ngorongoro in April
The year's rain peaks now, with about 7.5 in (190 mm) falling in Ngorongoro, alongside highs near 74°F (23°C) and lows of 58°F (14°C).
With a comfort score of 58/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 74°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 7.5 in (190 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 74°F (23°C).
Lows average 58°F (14°C).
Expect regular rain: about 7.5 in (190 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around April
April is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – October.
- Comfort slips from 68/100 in March to 58/100.
- Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes74°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Ngorongoro in April
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Olduvai Gorge Museum
Museum at the gorge where the Leakeys found early human fossils, with a talk over the site.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 7.5 in of rain.
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Small Nomad Tanzania camp on the crater's western rim, serving set meals with views across the crater floor.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 7.5 in of rain.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Stone lodge built into the crater rim, with a bar and terrace looking over the caldera.
Lerai Forest
Yellow-barked acacia forest on the crater floor, a good spot for elephants and bushbuck.
Ngorongoro Crater
Caldera about 20 km across, home to lions, buffalo, flamingos and one of the best chances to see black rhino.
Nearby in April
- Serengeti in April~76 mi · highs 80°F, 5.6 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, drier
- Maasai Mara in April~121 mi · highs 79°F, 6.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, drier
- Nairobi in April~160 mi · highs 80°F, 4.5 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,006 m to Ngorongoro's ~1,756 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Ngorongoro in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Ngorongoro?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 58/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are June – October. Expect highs of 74°F (23°C) and 7.5 in (190 mm) of rain. Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Ngorongoro in April?
Average highs are 74°F (23°C) and average lows 58°F (14°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ngorongoro in April?
Yes: about 7.5 in (190 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1134 mm).
What should I pack for Ngorongoro in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (74°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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