When is the best time to go to Serengeti National Park?

When is the best time to go to Serengeti National Park? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Serengeti National Park are February, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are February, March, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • The rainiest months are April and December


Annual weather in Serengeti National Park

Infographic of the best times to visit Serengeti National Park
Infographic of the best times to visit Serengeti National Park ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Serengeti National Park month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Serengeti National Park for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Serengeti National Park is 85°F (ranging from 81°F in april to 88°F in september). Annual rainfall is 86.7in, with a minimum of 1.7in in july and a maximum of 14.1in in april.
  • Between the months of january and march the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 63°F and it rains in march about 10.9in.
  • In the month of april the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 90°F.
  • From may to june the climate is favorable. It is for example 83°F as maximum temperature in june and, in june, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of july the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 83°F in average and, in july, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of august and november the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 85°F in average and, in november, 14 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of december the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 90°F and it rains about 11.5in each month.

Serengeti National Park : Le parc national du Serengeti



Charts: temperature and rainfall in Serengeti National Park

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Serengeti National Park: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Serengeti National Park

Find out when Serengeti National Park has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Serengeti National Park

  • Very low season in Serengeti National Park
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, April and May.
  • Low season in Serengeti National Park
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, June and November.
  • High season in Serengeti National Park
    The number of visitors to Serengeti National Park is high in: September and October.
  • Peak season in Serengeti National Park
    The largest number of tourists visiting Serengeti National Park is during: July, August and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Serengeti National Park month by month



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