Serengeti & Zanzibar
A week of lions and open grass, then a flight to an island with white sand and a stone town smelling of cloves.
The best time to visit Serengeti & Zanzibar is Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F). Local time there is 19:33 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
January · high 30°C · rain 89mm · 12.3h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Arusha, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C86°F | 89mm3.5in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| February | 31°C87°F | 108mm4.3in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| March | 31°C88°F | 229mm9.0in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| April | 27°C81°F | 435mm17.1in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| May | 26°C78°F | 200mm7.9in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| June | 24°C75°F | 81mm3.2in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 24°C75°F | 63mm2.5in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| August | 26°C79°F | 49mm1.9in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| September | 28°C83°F | 42mm1.7in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 29°C85°F | 112mm4.4in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| November | 29°C84°F | 220mm8.7in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| December | 29°C85°F | 119mm4.7in | 12.3h12.3h |
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When is the best time to visit Serengeti & Zanzibar?
The best time to visit Serengeti & Zanzibar is Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).
How warm does Serengeti & Zanzibar get?
Typical daytime highs in Serengeti & Zanzibar are Mar–May 28°C (82°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (76°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (84°F), Dec–Feb 30°C (86°F).
Is Serengeti & Zanzibar expensive?
On the ground, Serengeti & Zanzibar is steep.
What sort of trip is Serengeti & Zanzibar good for?
Serengeti & Zanzibar is good for beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Serengeti & Zanzibar?
The wettest month in Serengeti & Zanzibar is April at 435mm (17.1in), the driest September at 42mm (1.7in), with a monthly average of 146mm (5.7in).
What plug do I need for Serengeti & Zanzibar?
Serengeti & Zanzibar uses type G sockets at 230 V.
