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Serengeti National Park in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Serengeti National Park in January 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether January is a good month to travel to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

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Serengeti National Park in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Page summary

Serengeti National Park in January in summary
Fair weather
Min 16°C Max 27°C 219 mm 14 day(s) 90% 29% UV 5 11.1 h/day
Best activities in January
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:43 18:57
Hourly weather

Average weather in Serengeti National Park in January 2027

Fair weather

The weather in Serengeti National Park in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Serengeti National Park in January

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Serengeti National Park in January.

Temperatures and rain in Serengeti National Park in January

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in January.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of January is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Serengeti National Park in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Serengeti National Park in January

Check the seasonal normals in Serengeti National Park in January and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
January
Weather data December January February
Outside temperature
Average temperature 21.7°C 21.6°C 22.6°C
Maximum temperature 27.1°C 27.3°C 28.8°C
Minimum temperature 16.4°C 15.9°C 16.3°C
Record maximum temperature 32.0°C
(2009)
33.0°C
(2015)
34.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 13.0°C
(2010)
13.0°C
(2009)
13.0°C
(2011)
Number of days at +30° 3 day(s)
(10%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
12 day(s)
(41%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
28 day(s)
(97%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 10 km/h 9 km/h 10 km/h
Wind temperature 16.4°C 15.9°C 16.3°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 277.2 mm 219.4 mm 184.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 27 day(s)
(87%)
23 day(s)
(74%)
20 day(s)
(69%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 16 day(s)
(52%)
14 day(s)
(44%)
12 day(s)
(40%)
Record precipitation in one day 76.6 mm
(2011)
76.3 mm
(2018)
68.6 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 91% 90% 87%
Visibility 8.6 km 8.9 km 9.1 km
Cloud cover 32% 29% 23%
UV index 5 5 6
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h28 06h43 06h49
Sunset time 18h43 18h57 19h00
Day length 12h15 12h14 12h11
Our opinion on the climate in January
The review of Where And When fair weather fair weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Serengeti National Park in January?

Best activities in January
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Serengeti National Park in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Serengeti National Park in January 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
17°C31°C0.3 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
16°C29°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
16°C29°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.1 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
16°C30°C0.6 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
17°C31°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
17°C31°C0.4 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
18°C29°C0.6 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C1.3 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
16°C27°C1.2 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
17°C28°C4.3 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
16°C29°C3.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
18°C29°C1.3 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
17°C29°C0.8 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
16°C30°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
17°C32°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
17°C31°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
16°C31°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
18°C30°C0.1 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
16°C29°C1.1 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
18°C30°C0.1 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
19°C29°C1.1 mm
23
Partly Cloudy
17°C29°C1.9 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
17°C30°C0.6 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
18°C25°C1.8 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
17°C24°C3.7 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
16°C26°C0.7 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
18°C27°C0.9 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
18°C28°C1.5 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
17°C24°C0.1 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
16°C28°C0.3 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Serengeti National Park in January?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Serengeti National Park in January: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Serengeti National Park in January, which ranks this month 7th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 27°C during the day and 16°C at night, with about 219 mm of precipitation spread over 14 rainy days.

Expect about 11.1 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Animal observation and Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 31/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Serengeti National Park are: February, June, July, August, September and October. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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