What’s the climate like in Ngorongoro?
The current climate of Ngorongoro features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 22°C. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ngorongoro in recent years was 35°C in October 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in November 2022.
On average, Ngorongoro receives 1618 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Tanzania? Check out the weather and climate in places like Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Dar es Salaam, or have a look at other destinations in Tanzania.
Best time to visit Ngorongoro?
The best time to visit Ngorongoro for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ngorongoro. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Ngorongoro
The climate table of Ngorongoro shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 299 | 155 | 162 | 244 | 43 | 9,7 | 3,6 | 10 | 8,2 | 49 | 329 | 305 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in October
- Lowest temperature: 22°C in June
- Precipitation: 1618 mm per year, averaging 135 mm per month
- Driest months: 3,6 mm in July, 8,2 mm in September and 9,7 mm in June
- Wettest months: 329 mm in November, 305 mm in December and 299 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Ngorongoro
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ngorongoro, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ngorongoro
This graph shows how much precipitation Ngorongoro, Tanzania, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ngorongoro
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ngorongoro, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ngorongoro
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ngorongoro, Tanzania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ngorongoro
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ngorongoro, Tanzania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ngorongoro by Month
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