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Serengeti
Visit in September — score 84/100 · avg high 89°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 | 44 | 68° | 85° | 55° | 31 | 126 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| February | 46 | 69° | 86° | 56° | 23 | 91 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| March | 47 | 69° | 86° | 57° | 31 | 133 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 43 | 68° | 82° | 57° | 30 | 143 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 59 | 66° | 81° | 54° | 15 | 61 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 79 | 66° | 82° | 52° | 4 | 18 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| July | 83 | 67° | 84° | 51° | 4 | 14 | 11.9h | High | Average |
| August | 74 | 69° | 87° | 53° | 9 | 34 | 11.9h | High | Average |
| September | 84 | 71° | 89° | 54° | 6 | 26 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 69 | 72° | 89° | 56° | 14 | 54 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 48 | 70° | 86° | 57° | 30 | 144 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 46 | 68° | 84° | 56° | 31 | 151 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 67/100
- High
- 88°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Serengeti (September, October, November) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 56°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 67/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 84/100.
Summer
- Score
- 45/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Serengeti (December, January, February) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 56°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 45/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 46/100.
Fall
- Score
- 50/100
- High
- 83°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 25/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Serengeti (March, April, May) brings average highs of 83°F and lows of 56°F, with about 25 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 50/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 59/100.
Winter
- Score
- 79/100
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 6/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Serengeti (June, July, August) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 52°F, with about 6 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 79/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 83/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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