Start of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Ngorongoro in November
Ngorongoro edges cooler than October, with highs of 77°F (25°C), lows of 58°F (15°C) and about 6.6 in (167 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 69/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 6.6 in (167 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What November feels like
Highs settle around 77°F (25°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights cool to an average low of 58°F (15°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 6.6 in (167 mm) across the month.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are June – October.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (November – January), which brings about 18.1 in (461 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 86/100 in October to 69/100.
- Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 77°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.6 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ngorongoro in November
With 6.6 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
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 6.6 in of rain.
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 6.6 in of rain.
Ngoitokitok Springs
Spring-fed pool on the crater floor used as a picnic stop, with hippos nearby.
Lake Magadi
Shallow soda lake on the crater floor where flamingos feed and hippos wallow.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Stone lodge built into the crater rim, with a bar and terrace looking over the caldera.
Nearby in November
- Serengeti in November~76 mi · highs 82°F, 5.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Maasai Mara in November~121 mi · highs 82°F, 5.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Nairobi in November~160 mi · highs 79°F, 3.2 in rain · 1°C (2°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Ngorongoro?
It's middling, scoring 69/100. The best months are June – October, at up to 95. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 6.6 in (167 mm) of rain. Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Ngorongoro in November?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ngorongoro in November?
Yes: about 6.6 in (167 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.6 in (1134 mm).
What should I pack for Ngorongoro in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 77°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.6 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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