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Serengeti in November
Serengeti cools off: highs slip to 82°F (28°C), from 86°F in October, with lows of 62°F (16°C) and about 5.5 in (140 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 71/100 is still Good, though it ranks 11th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What November feels like
Highs settle around 82°F (28°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 62°F (16°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.5 in (140 mm) across the month.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June & July.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (November – January), which brings about 15.5 in (393 mm) in total.
- Comfort holds steady from October (72 → 71/100).
- Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- 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 November
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Lodge in the central Serengeti with an infinity pool above an elephant waterhole and a Discovery Centre.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.5 in of rain.
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Hilltop lodge styled like a Maasai village, with sundowners over the central plains.
Why now Easy to slot in when November's rain moves in.
Serengeti Visitor Centre
Seronera information center with an elevated walkway and displays on the ecosystem and migration.
Seronera Valley
River valley in the central Serengeti with year-round water and dense leopard, lion and cheetah sightings.
Nearby in November
- Maasai Mara in November~62 mi · highs 82°F, 5.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ngorongoro in November~76 mi · highs 77°F, 6.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Nairobi in November~155 mi · highs 79°F, 3.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, 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 November: quick answers
Is November 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 5.5 in (140 mm) of rain. Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Serengeti in November?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 62°F (16°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Serengeti in November?
Yes: about 5.5 in (140 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.5 in (953 mm).
What should I pack for Serengeti in November?
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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