Geography of Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Geography of Ngorongoro Conservation Area: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park is 76 mi to the north-west, Mount Kilimanjaro is 128 mi to the east, Maasai Mara National Reserve is 129 mi to the north and Kenya is 160 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 3°12′0″S 35°30′0″E (-3.2, 35.5)
Quick facts about Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Summary
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for a volcanic caldera full of wildlife.
Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Ngorongoro Conservation Area with clear sky. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 55°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. March, April and December tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 77°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 53°F.
The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 163 mi away. Nearby highlights include Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Maasai Mara National Reserve and Lake Victoria.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Ngorongoro Conservation Area today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Ngorongoro Conservation Area month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75° | 58° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 76° | 58° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 75° | 59° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 72° | 59° | 5,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 58° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 68° | 54° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 69° | 53° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 70° | 53° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 74° | 54° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 77° | 56° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 76° | 58° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 75° | 57° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania. Its coordinates are -3.2, 35.5. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Ngorongoro Conservation Area right now?
It is currently 70°F (21°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 62% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which has a Mediterranean climate. March, April and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Ngorongoro Conservation Area in?
Ngorongoro Conservation Area observes Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00). The local time is 6:24 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 163 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
Popular options include Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Victoria and Mount Kenya.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 3, 2026 at 6:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
