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Serengeti National Park in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Serengeti National Park in October 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether October is a good month to travel to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

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Serengeti National Park in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Serengeti National Park in October in summary
Favourable weather
Min 19°C Max 30°C 137 mm 8 day(s) 74% 19% UV 6 11.4 h/day
Best activities in October
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:21 18:31
Hourly weather

Average weather in Serengeti National Park in October 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Serengeti National Park in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 2026. 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 October

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

Temperatures and rain in Serengeti National Park in October

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

The month of October 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 October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Serengeti National Park in October

Check the seasonal normals in Serengeti National Park in October 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
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 24.4°C 24.4°C 23.0°C
Maximum temperature 30.6°C 30.1°C 28.5°C
Minimum temperature 18.3°C 18.6°C 17.4°C
Record maximum temperature 38.0°C
(2020)
36.0°C
(2017)
36.0°C
(2020)
Record low temperature 13.0°C
(2010)
15.0°C
(2010)
14.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 21 day(s)
(70%)
21 day(s)
(68%)
10 day(s)
(33%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 12 km/h 12 km/h 11 km/h
Wind temperature 18.3°C 18.6°C 17.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 92.5 mm 136.7 mm 235.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation 15 day(s)
(50%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
23 day(s)
(77%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 7 day(s)
(22%)
8 day(s)
(26%)
14 day(s)
(47%)
Record precipitation in one day 54.9 mm
(2014)
83.1 mm
(2017)
82.7 mm
(2012)
Other weather data
Humidity 68% 74% 85%
Visibility 9.7 km 9.6 km 9.1 km
Cloud cover 17% 19% 26%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h33 06h21 06h18
Sunset time 18h38 18h31 18h32
Day length 12h05 12h10 12h14
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather fair weather
Activities and events

What to do in Serengeti National Park in October?

Best activities in October
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

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

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
19°C34°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
19°C33°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
22°C32°C0.4 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
18°C29°C4.8 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
18°C28°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
20°C31°C0.3 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
20°C27°C0.5 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
19°C32°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
19°C32°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
19°C34°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
19°C34°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
20°C33°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
20°C35°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
20°C35°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
21°C34°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
20°C34°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
20°C32°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
19°C32°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
19°C34°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
20°C33°C0.3 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
21°C31°C0.7 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
21°C32°C0.4 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C3.0 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
20°C24°C2.5 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
18°C33°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
18°C34°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
20°C32°C0.7 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
19°C32°C0.3 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
19°C27°C0.5 mm
31
Light rain shower
19°C28°C1.0 mm
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Where to go near Serengeti National Park in October?

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Serengeti National Park in October, which places this month 6th out of 12.

Expect an average of 30°C during the day and 19°C at night, with about 137 mm of precipitation spread over 8 rainy days.

Expect about 11.4 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.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 44/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Serengeti National Park are: February, June, July, August, September and October. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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