Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Ngorongoro in February
Little changes in Ngorongoro from January: highs stay near 77°F (25°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), and about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 78/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (101 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What February feels like
Days are warm, averaging 77°F (25°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 57°F (14°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.0 in (101 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around February
February is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – October).
- Comfort improves from 71/100 in January to 78/100.
- Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Light, breathable clothes77°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Ngorongoro in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Stone lodge built into the crater rim, with a bar and terrace looking over the caldera.
Why now February scores 78/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Lerai Forest
Yellow-barked acacia forest on the crater floor, a good spot for elephants and bushbuck.
Why now Highs near 77°F and 4.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Ngorongoro Crater
Caldera about 20 km across, home to lions, buffalo, flamingos and one of the best chances to see black rhino.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Gibb's Farm
Coffee farm and lodge near Karatu serving lunches built on its own organic gardens.
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Small Nomad Tanzania camp on the crater's western rim, serving set meals with views across the crater floor.
Nearby in February
- Serengeti in February~76 mi · highs 83°F, 3.1 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, drier
- Maasai Mara in February~121 mi · highs 85°F, 2.7 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, drier
- Nairobi in February~160 mi · highs 84°F, 1.1 in rain · 4°C (7°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Ngorongoro?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 78/100 against a best of 95 in June – October. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain. Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Ngorongoro in February?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ngorongoro in February?
Some: about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1134 mm).
What should I pack for Ngorongoro in February?
Bring light, breathable clothes (77°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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