Ngorongoro Conservation Area Weather Forecast
Ngorongoro Conservation Area weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 55°F (13°C) in Ngorongoro Conservation Area with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 54°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - 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 76°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. hiking is the strongest bet in Ngorongoro Conservation Area today at 9.5/10. 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.
Weather in Ngorongoro Conservation Area right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:08 AM, Oct 2 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 54° | 8% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 55° | 8% | 11 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 54° | 20% | 12 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 59° | 75% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 60° | 72% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 61° | 80% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 61° | 75% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 61° | 69% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 58° | 78% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 58° | 65% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 57° | 55% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 59° | 54% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 60° | 51% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 58° | 11% | 12 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 58° | 13% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 13% | -- | — |
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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Air quality and pollen in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, April and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 99% and wind is 6 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 7:08 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 2, 2026 at 7:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
