Serengeti National Park Weather Forecast
Serengeti National Park weather: 82°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Serengeti National Park is a national park in Tanzania. Serengeti National Park is a national park known for the great wildebeest migration.
Right now it is 82°F (28°C) in Serengeti National Park with overcast. It feels like 81°F. Today runs from 65°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Serengeti National Park is June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. March, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. September is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 60°F.
The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 161 mi away. Nearby highlights include Maasai Mara National Reserve, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Victoria and Mount Kilimanjaro.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 88°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Serengeti National Park today at 9.4/10. 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 Serengeti National Park right now
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:06 PM, Oct 3 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Serengeti National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 65° | 2% | 17 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 66° | 2% | 16 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 92° / 65° | 2% | 18 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 66° | 6% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 67° | 29% | 15 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 67° | 22% | 17 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 68° | 51% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 67° | 31% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 68° | 31% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 65° | 22% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 65° | 25% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 66° | 42% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 67° | 26% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 67° | 10% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 65° | 9% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 61° | 6% | 15 mph | 9 |
Climate in Serengeti National Park 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 | 82° | 62° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 84° | 62° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 84° | 63° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 83° | 63° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 82° | 62° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 84° | 61° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 84° | 61° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 85° | 60° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 88° | 63° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 88° | 63° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 85° | 64° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 82° | 62° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Serengeti National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Serengeti National Park
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 Serengeti National Park
Go in June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Serengeti National Park?
Serengeti National Park is a national park in Tanzania. Its coordinates are -2.3333, 34.8333. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Serengeti National Park right now?
It is currently 82°F (28°C) with overcast. Humidity is 29% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Serengeti National Park?
June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Serengeti National Park, which has a Mediterranean climate. March, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Serengeti National Park in?
Serengeti National Park observes Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00). The local time is 7:06 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Serengeti National Park?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 161 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Serengeti National Park?
Popular options include Maasai Mara National Reserve, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Victoria, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - 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 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
