Serengeti month by month

The best time to visit Serengeti

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Serengeti is February · July · September: 28° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	28° / 15°	Moderate	$$	Great
February	28° / 15°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
March	27° / 15°	Low	$	Fair
April	26° / 15°	Low	$	Avoid
May	26° / 14°	Low	$	Fair
June	27° / 14°	Moderate	$$	Great
July	27° / 14°	High	$$$	Ideal
August	27° / 14°	High	$$$	Ideal
September	28° / 15°	High	$$$	Ideal
October	29° / 16°	Moderate	$$	Great
November	28° / 16°	Moderate	$$	Fair
December	28° / 16°	Moderate	$$	Great

Best months February July September August

Months to avoid April

The year in Serengeti

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Serengeti.

Spring Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 28°C · Crossings continue, excellent game viewing

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Summer Ideal

Dec–Feb · highs around 28°C · Peak calving season, dramatic predator action

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

Autumn Fair

Mar–May · highs around 26°C · Long rains begin, roads turning muddy

Mar ·Apr ·May

Winter Ideal

Jun–Aug · highs around 27°C · Mara River crossings begin, peak safari season

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

February ·September

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

May ·March

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

May ·March

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

January ·February ·June

Practical basics

Region: Africa
Local currency: TZS
Hemisphere: Southern (summer in Dec–Feb)
Yearly range: 14° – 29°
Strongest months: February, July, September
Good for: wildlife · nature · adventure

Events in Serengeti

Jan–Feb Wildebeest Calving Season — Over 500,000 calves are born within weeks on the southern plains.
Jun–Jul Grumeti River Crossings — Herds face crocodiles crossing the Grumeti on their push north.
Aug–Sep Mara River Crossings — The migration's most dramatic crossings play out near the Kenyan border.

Every month in Serengeti

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Serengeti in January 28° · $$ Great Serengeti in February 28° · $$ Ideal Serengeti in March 27° · $ Fair Serengeti in April 26° · $ Avoid Serengeti in May 26° · $ Fair Serengeti in June 27° · $$ Great Serengeti in July 27° · $$$ Ideal Serengeti in August 27° · $$$ Ideal Serengeti in September 28° · $$$ Ideal Serengeti in October 29° · $$ Great Serengeti in November 28° · $$ Fair Serengeti in December 28° · $$ Great

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Serengeti?

What is the cheapest time to visit Serengeti?

May — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 56%.

When should you avoid Serengeti?

April.

What is the weather like in Serengeti?

Average highs sit around 29°C with lows near 14°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.