Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Serengeti in July
Serengeti sees its driest month, with just 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain, highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows of 56°F (13°C).
At 91/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (9 mm)
- Humidity
- 57%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 91/100 · Great
What July feels like
Highs settle around 82°F (28°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 56°F (13°C), about 14°C (26°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is scarce: about 0.4 in (9 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around July
July is one of Serengeti's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by August, the score drops to 84/100.
- Comfort holds steady from June (92 → 91/100).
- July sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 56°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Serengeti in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Serengeti National Park
Tanzania's flagship park, 14,750 sq km of plains and kopjes supporting huge herds and predators.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jun – Oct.
Retima Hippo Pool
Pool at the junction of the Grumeti and Seronera rivers packed with hundreds of hippos.
Why now July scores 91/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Hilltop lodge styled like a Maasai village, with sundowners over the central plains.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Lodge in the central Serengeti with an infinity pool above an elephant waterhole and a Discovery Centre.
Nearby in July
- Maasai Mara in July~62 mi · highs 80°F, 1.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Ngorongoro in July~76 mi · highs 72°F, 0.2 in rain · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Nairobi in July~155 mi · highs 78°F, 0.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Serengeti?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 91/100. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
How hot is Serengeti in July?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Serengeti in July?
Not much: about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.5 in (953 mm).
What should I pack for Serengeti in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 56°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Serengeti
Routes in season in July
- Kenya & Tanzania Safari Jun – Oct
Planning Serengeti in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.