Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Ngorongoro in July
Ngorongoro sees its driest month, with just 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain, highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows of 51°F (11°C).
At 95/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (5 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 50 min
- Comfort score
- 95/100 · Great
What July feels like
Highs settle around 72°F (22°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Lows average 51°F (11°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.2 in (5 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around July
July is one of Ngorongoro's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort improves from 92/100 in June to 95/100.
- July sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 72°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ngorongoro in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Lake Magadi
Shallow soda lake on the crater floor where flamingos feed and hippos wallow.
Why now July scores 95/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Ngoitokitok Springs
Spring-fed pool on the crater floor used as a picnic stop, with hippos nearby.
Why now Highs near 72°F and 0.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Small Nomad Tanzania camp on the crater's western rim, serving set meals with views across the crater floor.
Gibb's Farm
Coffee farm and lodge near Karatu serving lunches built on its own organic gardens.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Stone lodge built into the crater rim, with a bar and terrace looking over the caldera.
Nearby in July
- Serengeti in July~76 mi · highs 82°F, 0.4 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Maasai Mara in July~121 mi · highs 80°F, 1.0 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Nairobi in July~160 mi · highs 78°F, 0.6 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Ngorongoro?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 95/100. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
How hot is Ngorongoro in July?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ngorongoro in July?
Not much: about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1134 mm).
What should I pack for Ngorongoro in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 72°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Ngorongoro
Routes in season in July
- Kenya & Tanzania Safari Jun – Oct
Planning Ngorongoro in July?
Share this July plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.