Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Serengeti in March
Little changes in Serengeti from February: highs stay near 82°F (28°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), and about 5.6 in (141 mm) of rain falls.
Its comfort score of 71/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 5.6 in (141 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What March feels like
Highs settle around 82°F (28°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Lows average 61°F (16°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.6 in (141 mm) across the month.
Plan around March
March is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June & July.
- Comfort slips from 78/100 in February to 71/100.
- Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Serengeti in March
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Hilltop lodge styled like a Maasai village, with sundowners over the central plains.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.6 in of rain.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Lodge in the central Serengeti with an infinity pool above an elephant waterhole and a Discovery Centre.
Why now Easy to slot in when March's rain moves in.
Retima Hippo Pool
Pool at the junction of the Grumeti and Seronera rivers packed with hundreds of hippos.
Serengeti National Park
Tanzania's flagship park, 14,750 sq km of plains and kopjes supporting huge herds and predators.
Nearby in March
- Maasai Mara in March~62 mi · highs 84°F, 5.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Ngorongoro in March~76 mi · highs 76°F, 6.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Nairobi in March~155 mi · highs 83°F, 2.5 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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Serengeti?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 71/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are June & July. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 5.6 in (141 mm) of rain. Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Serengeti in March?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Serengeti in March?
Yes: about 5.6 in (141 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.5 in (953 mm).
What should I pack for Serengeti in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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