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TANZANIA WEATHER
Seasonal Variation in Tanzania
Looking for an adventure-filled vacation in Tanzania? Make sure to pack the right clothes and gear by learning about Tanzania Weather patterns. From the sunny beaches of Zanzibar to the chilly mountain peaks of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania's climate can vary greatly depending on the region and time of year.
In this guide, we'll give you an overview of Tanzania's weather patterns and what to expect during each season, so you can plan your Tanzania Safari Tours accordingly. Get ready to experience the best of Tanzania's natural beauty, no matter what the weather throws your way!
Seasonal Variation in Tanzania
Tanzania’s weather patterns vary greatly depending on the region and time of year. Generally, Tanzania has two main seasons: a dry season and a wet season.
Dry season (June to October): This is Tanzania’s peak tourism season and for good reason.
The weather is generally dry and sunny, with cool temperatures in the highlands and warm temperatures along the coast.
Wildlife viewing is excellent during this time, as animals gather around water sources.
This is also a great time for mountain climbing, as visibility is clear and the trails are dry.
Wet season (November to May): The wet season is characterized by heavy rainfall, which can make some areas inaccessible.
However, this is also the best time to see the Great Migration in the Serengeti.
The weather is generally warm and humid, with occasional thunderstorms.
Shoulder season (March to May, November to December): These months are considered shoulder season, as they fall in between the dry and wet seasons.
This is a good time to visit if you want to avoid crowds and take advantage of lower prices.
The weather can be unpredictable, with occasional rain showers.
Dry season (June to October): This is Tanzania’s peak tourism season and for good reason.
The weather is generally dry and sunny, with cool temperatures in the highlands and warm temperatures along the coast.
Wildlife viewing is excellent during this time, as animals gather around water sources.
This is also a great time for mountain climbing, as visibility is clear and the trails are dry.
Wet season (November to May): The wet season is characterized by heavy rainfall, which can make some areas inaccessible.
However, this is also the best time to see the Great Migration in the Serengeti.
The weather is generally warm and humid, with occasional thunderstorms.
Shoulder season (March to May, November to December): These months are considered shoulder season, as they fall in between the dry and wet seasons.
This is a good time to visit if you want to avoid crowds and take advantage of lower prices.
The weather can be unpredictable, with occasional rain showers.
Average Temperature And Rainfall in Tanzania
Tanzania has a tropical climate with hot and humid weather along the coast and dry, cooler temperatures in the highlands.
The average temperature ranges from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) along the coast and 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F) in the highlands. The rainy season typically runs from November to May, with the heaviest rainfall occurring between March and May.
The average temperature ranges from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) along the coast and 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F) in the highlands. The rainy season typically runs from November to May, with the heaviest rainfall occurring between March and May.
| Time of Year | Average Temperature (°C) | Average Rainfall (mm) |
| January | 23-28°C | 70-200 mm |
| February | 23-28°C | 50-150 mm |
| March | 23-28°C | 100-300 mm |
| April | 21-26°C | 150-400 mm |
| May | 19-24°C | 150-400 mm |
| June | 18-22°C | 10-50 mm |
| July | 18-22°C | 10-50 mm |
| August | 18-23°C | 10-50 mm |
| September | 19-24°C | 10-50 mm |
| October | 20-26°C | 20-100 mm |
| November | 21-27°C | 100-200 mm |
| December | 22-28°C | 100-200 mm |
How Tanzania Weather Affects Safari Activities
Weather in Tanzania is a crucial factor in determining the best time to go on a safari. The type of Tanzania Safari Activities you want to engage in can also impact the timing of your Tanzania Safari Trip. Here’s a breakdown of how Tanzania’s weather affects safari activities:
Plan your perfect safari adventure in Tanzania by considering the country’s weather patterns. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to witness incredible wildlife and landscapes by choosing the Best Time To visit Tanzania.
| Safari Activities | Best Time to go |
| Game Drives | Year-round, but June to October for easier animal spotting |
| Walking Safaris | June to October |
| Hot Air Balloon Safaris | Year-round, but June to October for clear weather |
| Great Wildebeest Migration Safari | January to March and June to August |
Plan your perfect safari adventure in Tanzania by considering the country’s weather patterns. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to witness incredible wildlife and landscapes by choosing the Best Time To visit Tanzania.
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Ladislav B
2023-11-07
Mount Meru a Kilimandžáro 2023
Absolvoval jsem nejprve Meru Peak a následně Kilimanjaro - Machame. Měl jsem trochu obavy z výškové nemoci, ale v této kombinaci byla aklimatizace naprosto dostatečná.. Vše zařizováno přes Serengeti Joy Tours a vše bylo zařízeno perfektně - počínaje cestou z letiště po přiletu na letiště až k návratu na letiště při odletu . Ač jsem tam jel možná trochu s obavami (můj první výlet do Afriky), vše dopadlo nad očekávání. Průvodci solidní, zkušení, "číšníci" starostliví, jidlo perfektní a hodně - ani jsem ho často nedokázal dojíst. Obdivuji kuchaře v takovýchto podmínkách. Rozhodně mohu Serengeti Joy Tours jen doporučit. Láďa B.
Ladislav B
2023-10-13
the service level is very good. communication and pleasant staff
Hiking on the summit of Kili was amazing and with Serengeti Joy Tours it was comfortable and well organized.
Milan S
2023-10-02
Great Kilimanjaro & Safari trip
Great vacation, excellent organization by Serengeti Joy Tours. We appreciated the entire Angelica´s support & responsivness ! We definitely recommend!
Petr P
2023-09-26
Kilimanjaro + Safari
Zrealizovat výstup na Kilimanjaro, kdy nápad přišel dva měsíce před plánovaným termínem, se ukázalo jako nereálné v režii českých cestovek. Jen náhodou jsme našli stránky Serengeti Joy Tours v českém jazyce a kontakt na jejich zástupce pana Kočvaru, který nás už do telefonu ujistil, že u této společnosti není nic nemožné zařídit. Při osobní schůzce nám zodpověděl na veškeré dotazy a na základě našich představ naprosto precizně připravil plán cesty. Musíme říct, že i když jsme díky jeho přístupu měli vysoké očekávání od služeb této společnosti, tak skutečnost ji mnohonásobně předčila. Od příletu až do odletu jsme měli naprosto dokonalý servis v podobě transferů, kvality ubytování a především osobního přístupu všech, kteří se o nás starali. Zvláště bychom chtěli poděkovat našim dvěma skvělým průvodcům Omarovi, Frankovi, díky kterým jsme stanuli na vrcholu nejvyšší hory Afriky. Byla to ale i zásluha celého podpůrného týmu, je neuvěřitelné, co dokázal v daných podmínkách vykouzlit kuchař Joshua a jaký servis nám k tomu poskytoval Moses. Po zdolání Kilimanjara jsme si dopřáli týden v národních parcích a opět vše klapalo na jedničku. Náš řidič a průvodce v jednom Peter prokazoval takové znalosti místní flóry a fauny, že by mohl okamžitě přednášet na univerzitě. K tomu všemu jsme se několikrát potkali s majitelkou společnosti Angelicou a kromě příjemného setkání nám vyšla ochotně vstříc i s některými dodatečnými požadavky nad rámec běžné nabídky. Jednoduše můžeme služby Serengeti Joy Tours jen doporučit, byl to naprosto jedinečný zážitek se skvělými lidmi.
Ladislav V
2023-09-23
Serengheti Joy Tours made our TNZ holiday great
We organized our holiday with this agency in summer 2023. We spent 8 days in Tanzania, five days of which were safari. Agency came up with program exactly as we expected and wanted it to be. Two days before the safari itself we spent 2 days around cities Arusha and Moshi. Everything was always perfectly arranged. Drivers were always at time with smile and willing to help. The owner lady Angelica is very nice person and along with her staff they form a dreamteam to handle your stay in Tanzania.
Petr B
2023-08-31
Safari 6 dní
Ahoj, absolvovali jsme 6 denní Safari, NP Tarangire, Serengeti, kráter Ngorongoro, lake Manyara, včetně návštěvy Masajské vesnice, všechno klaplo na jedničku, co se týká programu a vůbec celkově je Afrika a safari v Serengeti úžasné a rozhodně překonalo naši představivost. Angelica je fajn člověk, osobně jsme se setkali dvakrát a naši průvodci jak kuchař, tak řidič a průvodce v jednom zaslouží obrovské poděkování, za to jak řešili veškeré problémy a záležitosti. Serengeti Joy Tours můžu jenom doporučit, určitě stojí za to s nimi cestovat.
Štěpán M
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Climbing to Kilimanjaro
Great boss Angelica and her amazing team of guides, cooks and porters. I recommend it for climbing Kilimanjaro!
Nico D
2023-06-13
A fantastic excursion to the top of Africa (Kilimanjaro) - Lemosho route in 6 days
TLDR: Great company with professional and approachable guides, good equipment, and a motivated team to make your dream of hiking Kili become reality We had heard about Serengeti Joy through other friends and booked our trip in June 2023 based on their recommendation. Booking via email was simple and the Serengeti Joy team was responsive in addressing all our concerns. Once getting to Kilimanjaro airport, we were picked up and one of our guides met us at the hotel for a pre-climb briefing. We discussed last details and off we went the next day. Our team of two guides (Ackley and Jonas), seven porters (Charles, Donald, David, Kevin, Lucman, Moses, Oskar, Thyson) and our chef (Chadrek) went out of their way to make sure our experience was smooth and comfortable. It was incredible to see how hard the team worked to support us on this trip and it definitely would not have been possible without them. For our guides, we opted to take two along in case one of us would fall sick (which luckily did not happen). While being fun and easy to talk to, safety was the #1 concern for Ackley and Jonas and we felt super comfortable throughout the trip knowing that we had these two seasoned mountaineers with us. After the trip, we were dropped off at our hotel again and will continue our journey within Africa from here. Overall, it was a stunning experience and the team of Serengeti Joy and especially our mountain team made it a vacation to remember. Asante sana again for making our dream come true????
Jan M
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Amazing
The Kilimanjaro hike was a great experience. We had excelent guides (Frank and Francis) who were ready to help at any accassion.
Eva B
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Safari Selous a Mikumi
Vo februári 2023 sme s priateľom a kamarátmi absolvovali Safari v parku Selous a Mikumi. Safari bolo súčasťou dlhšej dovolenky v Tanzánii a nakoľko sme mali ďaľšie plány na Zanzibare tak nám v Serengeti Joy Tours vymysleli program na mieru. Stran organizácie musím veľmi pochváliť celý team cestovky - od majiteľky, ktorá sa s nami celú dobu komunikovala jak emailom tak telefonicky a kontrolovala bezproblémový priebeh cesty. Z česka s nami komunikoval pán Kočvara, takže i anglicky nehovoriaci zákaznící niesu žiadny problém. V neposlednom rade musíme veľmi pochváliť našeho sprievodcu Jimmyho, ktorý sa o nás po celú dobu staral, plnil všetky naše priania a odpovedal na záplavu otázok. Parky dokonale poznal, takže nám zabezpečil komplexný a nezabudnuteľný zážitok. I napriek návšteve mimo hlavnú sezónu sme videli celé spektrum zvierat, ktoré Afrika a Tanzánia ponúka - stáda slonov, žiráf, zebier, gaziel, pakoňov, byvolov, hrochov, samozrejme hromady opíc a vtákov, celé rodiny levov a dokonca i leoparda. Park Selous je viac lesnatý (súčasťou bolo i safari na rieke, čo má rozhodne svoje kúzlo), v Mikumi Vás už čaká klasická savana. S ohľadom na ročné obdobie nie je príroda tak vyprahnutá, ale plná zelene, takže zvieratá sa spokojne kŕmia všade naokolo Vás. V neposlednom rade musíme veľmi pochváliť ubytovanie a stravu, ktorá bola na veľmi vysokej úrovni. Bývali sme v chatkách s komplexným sociálnym zariadením, dokonca v Mikumi bola i klimatizácia. Stravovanie bolo formou bufetu, v Selous nám dokonca priamo do parku priviezli teplý obed a vychladené nápoje. Keď to mám celé stručne zhrnúť tak cestovnú kanceláriu Serengeti Joy Tours rozhodne doporučujem, určite nebudete sklamaní, safari si užijete naplno a odnesiete si nezabudnuteľné spomienky. Ešte raz celému teamu krásne ďakujeme!
