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Ngorongoro
Visit in September — score 80/100 · avg high 81°F · 6 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42 | 63° | 76° | 50° | 31 | 169 | 12.2h | Moderate | Average |
| February | 43 | 64° | 78° | 50° | 28 | 127 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| March | 45 | 64° | 78° | 52° | 31 | 170 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 40 | 62° | 74° | 53° | 30 | 228 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 37 | 60° | 72° | 49° | 26 | 103 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 68 | 59° | 73° | 47° | 6 | 24 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| July | 54 | 58° | 74° | 45° | 13 | 52 | 11.8h | High | Average |
| August | 55 | 60° | 78° | 47° | 14 | 56 | 11.9h | High | Average |
| September | 80 | 63° | 81° | 49° | 6 | 25 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 54 | 65° | 82° | 50° | 19 | 76 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 46 | 64° | 79° | 52° | 30 | 207 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 45 | 64° | 77° | 52° | 31 | 211 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 60/100
- High
- 81°F
- Low
- 51°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Ngorongoro (September, October, November) brings average highs of 81°F and lows of 51°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 60/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 80/100.
Summer
- Score
- 43/100
- High
- 77°F
- Low
- 51°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Ngorongoro (December, January, February) brings average highs of 77°F and lows of 51°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 43/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 45/100.
Fall
- Score
- 41/100
- High
- 75°F
- Low
- 51°F
- Rain days
- 29/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Ngorongoro (March, April, May) brings average highs of 75°F and lows of 51°F, with about 29 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 41/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 45/100.
Winter
- Score
- 59/100
- High
- 75°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Ngorongoro (June, July, August) brings average highs of 75°F and lows of 46°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 59/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 68/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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