Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Serengeti in February
Serengeti edges warmer than January, with highs of 83°F (28°C), lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain.
It scores 78/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 83°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 3.1 in (79 mm)
- Humidity
- 67%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What February feels like
Days are warm, averaging 83°F (28°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.1 in (79 mm).
Plan around February
February is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June & July).
- Comfort holds steady from January (76 → 78/100).
- Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 83°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 61°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Serengeti in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Seronera Valley
River valley in the central Serengeti with year-round water and dense leopard, lion and cheetah sightings.
Why now February scores 78/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Lodge in the central Serengeti with an infinity pool above an elephant waterhole and a Discovery Centre.
Moru Kopjes
Granite outcrops south of Seronera with rock paintings and the Maasai Gong Rock.
Why now Highs near 83°F and 3.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Serengeti Visitor Centre
Seronera information center with an elevated walkway and displays on the ecosystem and migration.
Nearby in February
- Maasai Mara in February~62 mi · highs 85°F, 2.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Ngorongoro in February~76 mi · highs 77°F, 4.0 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Nairobi in February~155 mi · highs 84°F, 1.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,664 m to Serengeti's ~1,468 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.
Serengeti in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Serengeti?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 78/100 against a best of 92 in June & July. Expect highs of 83°F (28°C) and 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain. Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Serengeti in February?
Average highs are 83°F (28°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Serengeti in February?
Some: about 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.5 in (953 mm).
What should I pack for Serengeti in February?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 83°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 61°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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