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For the most comfortable weather in Serengeti, aim for June & July. June tops our comfort score at 92/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain. January & February, May and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March & April and November, mainly because of cloud cover.
Highs run from 79°F to 87°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 37.5 in (953 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 81°F27°C | 83°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 80°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 80°F27°C | 82°F28°C | 84°F29°C | 87°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 82°F28°C | 81°F27°C |
| Avg low | 60°F16°C | 61°F16°C | 61°F16°C | 61°F16°C | 58°F15°C | 57°F14°C | 56°F13°C | 58°F14°C | 60°F16°C | 62°F16°C | 62°F16°C | 61°F16°C |
| Rain | 4.7 in119 mm | 3.1 in79 mm | 5.6 in141 mm | 5.6 in142 mm | 2.6 in66 mm | 0.7 in17 mm | 0.4 in9 mm | 0.8 in20 mm | 1.0 in26 mm | 2.4 in60 mm | 5.5 in140 mm | 5.3 in134 mm |
| Humidity | 71% | 67% | 70% | 77% | 75% | 67% | 57% | 54% | 51% | 56% | 69% | 72% |
| Cloud | 68% | 66% | 70% | 75% | 64% | 55% | 48% | 55% | 62% | 69% | 72% | 69% |
| Comfort | 76 | 78 | 71 | 68 | 82 | 92 | 91 | 84 | 76 | 72 | 71 | 74 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,664 m (5,460 ft) to Serengeti's ~1,468 m (4,817 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Serengeti (highs stay between 79°F and 87°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 79°F highs in May to 86°F by October. It's the driest half, with only about 7.8 in (198 mm) of rain, 21% of the year's total. May feels humid, with humidity near 75%. Comfort peaks here: June & July rank with the year's best, and the season averages 83/100.
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 80–83°F (26–28°C). It's the wettest half, with about 29.7 in (755 mm) of rain, 79% of the year's total. April feels humid, with humidity near 77%. Comfort scores bottom out in March & April and November; the season averages 73/100.
By comfort score: 7 Great and 5 Good. Great months: January & February and May – September. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Serengeti, aim for June & July. June tops our comfort score at 92/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain. January & February, May and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March & April and November, mainly because of cloud cover.
April is the wettest month, averaging about 5.6 in (142 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 0.4 in (9 mm). The yearly total is around 37.5 in (953 mm).
July is the coldest, with average lows of 56°F (13°C) and highs of 82°F (28°C). The warmest is September, with average highs of 87°F (30°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 66% annually, and April & May combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is November – January, with about 15.5 in (393 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 1.8 in (46 mm).
Poll the group on June & July dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
