What’s the climate like in Ruaha National Park?
The current climate of Ruaha National Park features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 27°C. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 14°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ruaha National Park in recent years was 39°C in November 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in February 2021.
On average, Ruaha National Park receives 1060 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK 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 Ruaha National Park?
The best time to visit Ruaha National Park for sunny weather is May through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ruaha National Park. 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 Ruaha National Park
The climate table of Ruaha National Park 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) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 242 | 180 | 170 | 197 | 8,8 | 9,3 | 9,2 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 20 | 33 | 190 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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: 29°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in September
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in January, February, May, June, July and August
- Precipitation: 1060 mm per year, averaging 88 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,1 mm in August, September and 8,8 mm in May
- Wettest months: 242 mm in January, 197 mm in April and 190 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Ruaha National Park
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ruaha National Park, 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 Ruaha National Park
This graph shows how much precipitation Ruaha National Park, 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 Ruaha National Park
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ruaha National Park
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ruaha National Park, 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 Ruaha National Park
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ruaha National Park, 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 Ruaha National Park by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ruaha National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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