When to Go to Tanzania
This is a rough guide to when to travel to this region. Choose a month of travel to see typical temperature and rainfall around the country. The ticks indicate our recommended months to travel.
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- Serengeti National Park
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- 34.6832370758057
- Janurary
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Ruaha National Park
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- 34.6853828430176
- Janurary
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Selous Game Reserve
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- 37.6385593414307
- Janurary
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Dar es Salaam
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- 39.2808544635773
- Janurary
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Mahale Mountains National Park
- -6.26743751415421
- 29.9275302886963
- Janurary
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Tanzania has a pleasant tropical climate.
As it is near the equator there is little temperature fluctuation between summer and winter, with temperatures ranging from about 25C to 30C all year round. There are regional variations, with the coastal belt being hotter and more humid, inland areas dryer and cooler, and the mountains chilly at night.
Tanzania’s rain falls mainly between November and May. The rains can be divided into the short rains (November and December) and long rains (February to early May). During the short rains downpours tend to be quick before the sun comes out again. During the long rains downpours can last for hours or even days and we do not recommend travel during this time.
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