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Tarangire National Park

Weather & Climate

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.

Climate Chart Tarangire National Park – 985-1,528m / 3,232-5,013ft

Weather in Tarangire is temperate and enjoyable. Wet seasons consist of: 'long rains' (March to May) and the 'short rains' (November to December). It usually rains in the afternoon and seldom for the entire day. It rarely gets too hot, but the evenings and mornings tend to get cold. Warm clothes for early morning game drives are recommended.

Dry season –June to October

June, July, August, September & October – Afternoon temperatures are close to 26°C/79°F. Days are clear with calm skies. It cools down at night with temperatures dropping to about 14°C/57°F.

Wet season –November to May

Afternoon temperatures are usually around 28°C/82°F, and night temperatures are around 16°C/61°F.

November & December – 'Short rains' – October through December brings about four weeks of rain, the start of which is unpredictable. It will rarely have a negative effect on your trip, as it would be unusual for it to rain all day.
January & February – A dry spell occurs after the short rains. The exact timing is difficult to predict.
March, April & May – 'Long rains' – On most days, rain occurs, although it rarely rains the entire day. Cloudy skies are common. Cold fronts commonly roll in during April and May causing temperatures to get much colder.