Climate Chart Gombe National Park – 767-1,606m / 2,516-5,269ft
The climate in Gombe National Park is warm to hot and humid. Daytime temperatures are around 26°C/79°F, and it cools down at night to around 18°C/64°F. The Dry season is from May to October. Unlike the coastal areas and northern parks (which have a Wet season consisting of two rainy periods with a dry spell in between), Gombe has one continuous Wet season from November to April. It rarely rains all day, but afternoon thundershowers can be expected.
Dry Season May to October
- May – The Dry season usually starts in May, but it will most likely still rain a bit, especially early in the month.
- June, July & August – Afternoon temperatures are usually around 25°C/77°F. It is mostly sunny and cloud-free. It seldom rains over these months. June has the coldest nights but is still moderate with minimum temperatures of about 16°C/61°F on average.
- September & October – September is slightly warmer with daytime temperatures of around 27°C/81°F. October is the end of the Dry season. Rain can be expected some days and humidity will increase.
Wet Season November to April
- November, December, January, February, March & April – Afternoon temperatures are usually about 27°C/81°F and nighttime temperatures are about 17°C/63°F. It will rain on many days, but it rarely lasts all day. The humidity can be oppressive.