Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Serengeti in June
Little changes in Serengeti from May: highs stay near 80°F (27°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), and about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain falls.
June opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 92/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (17 mm)
- Humidity
- 67%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 52 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What June feels like
Warm afternoons near 80°F (27°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain.
Plan around June
June is one of Serengeti's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: June & July.
- Comfort improves from 82/100 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 clotheshighs average 80°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 57°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Serengeti in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
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.
Moru Kopjes
Granite outcrops south of Seronera with rock paintings and the Maasai Gong Rock.
Why now June scores 92/100 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.
Serengeti Visitor Centre
Seronera information center with an elevated walkway and displays on the ecosystem and migration.
Nearby in June
- Maasai Mara in June~62 mi · highs 78°F, 1.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Ngorongoro in June~76 mi · highs 71°F, 0.7 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Nairobi in June~155 mi · highs 77°F, 1.0 in rain · 2°C (3°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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Serengeti?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain. June is inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
How hot is Serengeti in June?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Serengeti in June?
Not much: about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.5 in (953 mm).
What should I pack for Serengeti in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 80°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 57°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Serengeti
Routes in season in June
- Kenya & Tanzania Safari Jun – Oct
Planning Serengeti in June?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.