Outdoor activities Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
October, May, June
March, April
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
Good For
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Ngorongoro?
The best time to visit Ngorongoro for hiking is October, May, June, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Ngorongoro, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Ngorongoro
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 77 |
February | 61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 78 |
March | 54Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 21° | 114 |
April | 54Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 20° | 133 |
May | 68Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 48 |
June | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 8 |
July | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 2 |
August | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 5 |
September | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 5 |
October | 74Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 25 |
November | 61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 20° | 81 |
December | 59Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 20° | 88 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Ngorongoro
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