East Africa · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59–82°F | 8h | Moderate (81mm) | Peak | Calving season on the Ndutu plains: newborns everywhere and predators on the prowl. |
| February | 59–82°F | 8h | Moderate (100mm) | Peak | Peak calving under warm, mostly dry skies as the plains teem with life and big cats. |
| March | 59–82°F | 8h | High (121mm) | Shoulder | Herds mass and move north as the first long rains green the southern plains. |
| April | 61–79°F | 7h | High (137mm) | Off-Peak | Wettest month: lush, dramatic and quiet, with green-season prices and storm skies. |
| May | 59–77°F | 7h | Moderate (68mm) | Off-Peak | Long rains ease as the herds gather along the Grumeti; emerald plains, few crowds. |
| June | 55–77°F | 8h | Low (23mm) | Peak | Dry season kicks off with golden grass and the first Grumeti River crossings. |
| July | 55–77°F | 8h | Minimal (9mm) | Peak | Prime dry season as Mara River crossings begin in the dramatic north. |
| August | 57–79°F | 8h | Minimal (19mm) | Peak | Peak crossings and clear skies as wildebeest brave the crocodile-filled Mara River. |
| September | 57–81°F | 8h | Low (34mm) | Peak | Warm, dry and thrilling, with crossings and big cats across the northern plains. |
| October | 59–82°F | 8h | Moderate (51mm) | Peak | Last crossings and superb predator action before the short rains break. |
| November | 59–81°F | 8h | Moderate (100mm) | Shoulder | Short rains freshen the plains as the herds drift back south; quiet and green. |
| December | 59–81°F | 8h | Moderate (97mm) | Peak | Herds return to Ndutu under festive skies with green plains and gathering big cats. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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