Climate in Serengeti National Park | Weather by Month & Best Safari Seasons
The Serengeti climate is a major factor in determining your safari experience. Where is Serengeti National Park? The Serengeti is located in northern Tanzania and covers 14,763 km² of land. The climate is characterized by a wet and dry season, which greatly influences the movement of wildlife, vegetation, and safari conditions. The Serengeti also has several microclimates within regions, from the central Seronera Valley to the northern Mara region, the western corridor, and the southern plains.
Understanding the weather and climate in the park determines the best time to visit Serengeti and what to pack. Finally, maximize your chances of experiencing the Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti with over 1.5 million wildebeest and 300,000 zebras. The weather and climate in Serengeti are year-round, having temperatures ranging from 13°C to 29°C. However, rainfall patterns create two distinct safari seasons in Serengeti National Park: the Green Season (November-May) for excellent birding and the Dry Season (June-October) with outstanding game viewing and wildebeest river crossings.
This updated 2026-2027 guide breaks down Serengeti climate month by month, regional variations, packing tips, and expert advice to help you plan a safari that perfectly matches your preferences. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned safari enthusiast, knowing the Serengeti climate and weather with our Serengeti Masai Mara Experts ensures you make the most of this Tanzania national park.
Climate Zones of Serengeti National Park
There are two seasons for both the dry peruod and also the wet period and the Serengeti national park seats at an attitude between 1140 metres and the 2000 metres howeverthe climate varies im Four regions whereby the Seronera area which is in the central region had a moderate climate, The Norther Mara recieves more rainfall, the Western corridor has a tropical kind of climate and the Southern plains have a semi- Arid tropical climate whereby the long dry season is from July to October and the shorter dry season is from January to February and the long wet season is from March to May and the shorter one is from November to December.
The Serengeti Climate Graph
The Serengeti climate graph below shows weather distribution in terms of rainfall and temperatures from January to December.
Credit to: Climatestotravel.
Serengeti Temperatures and Rainfall Seasons
The temperatures in the Serengeti are more favorable for safaris than in any other national park in Tanzania, as observed by the Serengeti Masai Mara Experts. During the wet season, the daytime temperatures are approximately 28 degrees Celsius. Next, during the nighttime, the Serengeti temperatures range between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius.
In the dry season, the daytime temperatures in Serengeti, Tanzania are approximately 25 degrees Celsius, and the nighttime temperatures are approximately 14 degrees Celsius. However, during the daytime in the dry season, the temperatures remain somewhat hot.
The Rainy Seasons in Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park has two rainfall seasons, whereby the short one is from early November to December. Secondly, the long rainy season is from mid-March to late May. So, in the long wet season, it rains almost every day; therefore, one should park accordingly for their Serengeti safari holiday, such as putting on heavy jackets and heavy clothes for warmth.
Although most tourists avoid the wet season, this is the time when the Serengeti National Park has an emerald landscape, good for photo safaris in Tanzania. So, this is because the green is blooming during this time, hence the ideal season for an intimate outlook on photography where one bonds with the scenery that they are capturing.
Serengeti Weather Month by Month
Serengeti Weather in January.
This months is part of the calving season in the Serengenti national park whereby more than a thousand calves are born daily. Also, Serenget safari tours during this month are affordable because few tourists come within this time. Nevertheless, it is mostly sunny during this month in the day time where temperatures are about 29°C and in the night time it is about 16°C.
February’s Weather in Serengeti.
This is the peak of the calving season in Ndutu, but it is also the climax of the predator-prey chases in Serengeti National Park. So, this is because of the increase in the number of the calves, also the density of the predators increase.However, the temperatites during day are about 28°C and in the night they are still at 16°C but the rains increasr compared to the month of January.
Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) mother giving birth to new born baby on savanna, Ndutu Area, Tanzania.
Weather in March.
The rains become heavier during the mid-Month of March and the temperatures range between 28°C-29°C. Additionally, in the night, temperatures range around 17°C, therefore the day times are much hotter than in February. Also, during this time, you can exclusively track down the big cats like lions and leopards without any crowds of the tourists in the central region of Serengeti national park.
Serengeti Weather in April.
The temperatures during the day in this month are around 28°C and in the night they are about 16°C. However, most of the days in April have heavy showers as it is one of the most wettest months in the Serengeti national park. This is the prime time for the birding safaris in Serengeti as oyou witness the migratory birds like the lesser Kestrel, Barn swallows and various others.
May Weather.
By the last weeks of April in this park, the rains start reducing and the temperatures in the night rise to around 15°C and in the day they turn to around 27°C. Also, this is the time the wildebeests start moving closer yo the banks of the Mara river. Also this month is best for Serengeti honeymoom safaris as they are few tourists within the park and the packages for different experiences are discounted.
Serengeti Weather in June.
Here the dry period in the Serengeti national park begins but the landscape is still green from the rainy season. But the temperatures during day are around 25°C and in the night they are around 16°C. Even though it is the start of the dry season there few rainy days in between and it is best to track down the wildebbeest as the wildebeests are around the Western corridor during this month.
River Crossings in the Serengeti Mara region during the wildebeest migration Serengeti Tanzania
July.
This is an ideal month for witnessing the Mara river crossings as the herds traverse towards the Masai Mara in Kenya where the grass is greener with more nutrients and during the day the temperatures are average around 26°C and in the noght they become colder as they decrease to 13°C .
Serengeti Weather in August.
The river crossings in the Serengeti become more intense as the herds continue to line up more predators ambush them in the waters. So, gamedrives are comfortamble during the day and at night the temperatures are about 16°C and this is when many crouds of people visit this park hence Serengeti safari prices increase.
September
The Tanzania big 5 tracking in the Serengeti national park becomes easier as the landscape is now bare with thin vegetation covers. Animals in Serengeti like the rhinos are at the waterholes because the temperatures during day increase to about 28°C and in the night they are about 15°C.
Serengeti Weather in October.
However, much October is one of the hottest months in Serengeti with temperatures going towards 29°C by the day by the last weeks. Also, there’s some rain and in the night its about 15°C whereby the first bunch of the wildebeest herds of the great migration are leaving the Masai Mara to the Serengeti national park.
November.
The temperatures by day are about 27°C and in the night they are about 16° C. So, this is the month that marks the start of the short rains in the Serengeti national park, but the game safaris are very uninturrupted as most tourists would have left the Serengeti by now.
Serengeti Weather in December.
The rains increase compared to November in the Serengeti national park and temperatures by day are around 27°C and at night they drop to 16°C. So, by this time some of the wildebeests have started giving birth in the Southern plains of Serengeti (Ndutu Area), hence you can be witness of the calving season.
FAQs about the Weather and Climate in Serengeti
Which is considered the hottest month of the year in the Serengeti?
October. The sun passes over the equator that is in the proximity of the Serengeti national park in the month of October. So, this makes the tempratures on some days rise up to 30°C during day time, hence this is the hottest month in the Serengeti.
Which one is the wettest month in Serengeti?
April is the month where alot of moisture condenses as a result of the Intertropical convergence zone being over Northern Tamzania where the Serengeti is located hence forming heavy downpours.
Which months have alot of crowds in the Serengeti?
July and August bring in alot of tourists in Serengeti because it is when the great migration river crossings are at the peak.
Why is the birding safari best during the rainy season?
The rainy seasons favors the growth of the verdant green that attracts migratory birds from different xontimets like Europe and Asia into the Serengeti.
Which region in Serengeti has the most reliable weather?
The central region of Serengeti has the most reliable weather since it lies on a lower attitude that is about 1,400.
Do different parts of Serengeti have distinct weather patterns?
Yes, there different weather patterns for the various parts in Serengeti whereby the Western corridor has humid hot temperatures. Secondly, the central Serengeti has comfortable weather, the Northern region receives more rainfall and is much colder than the other parts and thr Southern plains have unpredictable weather.
