Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Ngorongoro in June
This is the coldest month in Ngorongoro: highs average 71°F (22°C) and lows 53°F (12°C), with about 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain.
June opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 92/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (18 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 49 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What June feels like
Warm afternoons near 71°F (22°C) make long days outdoors easy.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 53°F (12°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain.
Plan around June
June is one of Ngorongoro's best months on the climate data.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 0.7 in (18 mm) after 3.7 in (95 mm) in May.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: June – October.
- Comfort improves from 83/100 in May to 92/100.
- June sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes71°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Ngorongoro in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Lerai Forest
Yellow-barked acacia forest on the crater floor, a good spot for elephants and bushbuck.
Why now June scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Ngorongoro Crater
Caldera about 20 km across, home to lions, buffalo, flamingos and one of the best chances to see black rhino.
Why now Highs near 71°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
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.
Olduvai Gorge Museum
Museum at the gorge where the Leakeys found early human fossils, with a talk over the site.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Stone lodge built into the crater rim, with a bar and terrace looking over the caldera.
Nearby in June
- Serengeti in June~76 mi · highs 80°F, 0.7 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Maasai Mara in June~121 mi · highs 78°F, 1.8 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Nairobi in June~160 mi · highs 77°F, 1.0 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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Ngorongoro?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 71°F (22°C) and 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain. June is inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
How hot is Ngorongoro in June?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ngorongoro in June?
Not much: about 0.7 in (18 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1134 mm).
What should I pack for Ngorongoro in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (71°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Ngorongoro
Routes in season in June
- Kenya & Tanzania Safari Jun – Oct
Planning Ngorongoro in June?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.