What’s the climate like in Selous Game Reserve?
The current climate of Selous Game Reserve features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 27°C. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Selous Game Reserve in recent years was 40°C in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in July 2018.
On average, Selous Game Reserve receives 1358 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 Selous Game Reserve?
The best time to visit Selous Game Reserve 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 Selous Game Reserve. 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 Selous Game Reserve
The climate table of Selous Game Reserve 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) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 292 | 213 | 251 | 221 | 62 | 9,4 | 16 | 8,3 | 8,6 | 47 | 74 | 155 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in November and December
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in July
- Precipitation: 1358 mm per year, averaging 113 mm per month
- Driest months: 8,3 mm in August, 8,6 mm in September and 9,4 mm in June
- Wettest months: 292 mm in January, 251 mm in March and 221 mm in April
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Average Temperature per Month in Selous Game Reserve
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Selous Game Reserve, 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 Selous Game Reserve
This graph shows how much precipitation Selous Game Reserve, 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 Selous Game Reserve
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Selous Game Reserve
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Selous Game Reserve, 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 Selous Game Reserve
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Selous Game Reserve, 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 Selous Game Reserve by Month
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