Best Time to Visit Ngorongoro for Hiking – October Scores 74/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

74/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

October, May, June

Avoid

March, April

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Weather

17°C – 21°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Ngorongoro for hiking is October, May, June, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Ngorongoro

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	77	14.6	72%	shoulder
February	61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	78	13.4	70%	shoulder
March	54Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	27°	114	17.2	73%	shoulder
April	54Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	25°	133	19.1	79%	shoulder
May	68Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	24°	48	14.3	80%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	8	4.1	76%	dry
July	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	2	2.3	72%	dry
August	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	5	4.4	68%	dry
September	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	5	3.3	65%	dry
October	74Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	27°	25	6.8	64%	dry
November	61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	26°	81	15.4	70%	shoulder
December	59Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	26°	88	16.1	74%	shoulder