AI-generatedNgorongoro Conservation Area at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Oct · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,440 h
- Rain a year
- 2,079 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 2,377 m
Climate in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. October is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while June is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:1818:29
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:06–06:46 · evening 18:01–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:06 · evening 18:42–18:50
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in October?
In October, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 10 min06:18 – 18:29
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %28 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 16 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 17).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ngorongoro Conservation Area: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ngorongoro Conservation Area has about 14 rainy days with 112 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
How breezy and how cloudy Ngorongoro Conservation Area is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ngorongoro Conservation Area typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Ngorongoro Conservation Area: variable cloud, with about 7.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (9°), the warmest in April (12°).
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 63 | 20° | 10° | 7.0 h | 18 | 279 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 21° | 11° | 7.3 h | 13 | 188 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 21° | 11° | 6.8 h | 18 | 301 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 20° | 12° | 6.1 h | 24 | 390 |
| MayMay | 66 | 19° | 11° | 6.0 h | 15 | 146 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 19° | 9° | 6.2 h | 7 | 47 |
| JulyJul | 90 | 19° | 9° | 6.3 h | 4 | 25 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 20° | 9° | 6.4 h | 8 | 45 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 21° | 10° | 7.3 h | 10 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 22° | 11° | 7.3 h | 14 | 112 |
| NovemberNov | 62 | 21° | 11° | 6.7 h | 22 | 236 |
| DecemberDec | 62 | 20° | 11° | 6.7 h | 23 | 253 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
3.24° S, 35.49° E · 2,377 m · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Best time to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The best time to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is most frequent from March to April and from November to January; the wettest month is April with 390 mm.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 20–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ngorongoro Conservation Area for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Ngorongoro Conservation Area: score 90 against 73. In July, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. July has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 73 | 90better |
| Day high | 22° | 19° |
| Night low | 11° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 hbetter | 6.3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 112 mm | 25 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Nov – Jan
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
Ngorongoro Conservation Area month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
63January20° · 7 h
In January, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 279 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in January74February21° · 7 h
In February, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 188 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in February63March21° · 7 h
In March, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 301 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in March60April20° · 6 h
In April, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 390 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in April66May19° · 6 h
In May, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 146 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in May85June19° · 6 h
In June, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in June90July19° · 6 h
In July, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in July82August20° · 6 h
In August, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in August82September21° · 7 h
In September, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in September73October22° · 7 h
In October, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in October62November21° · 7 h
In November, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 236 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in November62December20° · 7 h
In December, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 253 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area vs. Arusha
In October Arusha has the better holiday weather (score 79 vs. 73). During the day Arusha is 4 °C warmer than Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arusha gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Arusha |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 6 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jan – Feb, May – Oct |
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Planning a trip to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 61).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 55 min
- Distance
- 6,970 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ngorongoro Conservation Area
When is the best time to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
The best time to visit Ngorongoro Conservation Area is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 11 °C. June is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
Rain is most frequent from March to April and from November to January; the wettest month is April with 390 mm. The driest month is July with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ngorongoro Conservation Area get?
Ngorongoro Conservation Area gets around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.3 hours a day; in May there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Ngorongoro Conservation Area in?
Ngorongoro Conservation Area uses the time zone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
A nonstop flight from London to Ngorongoro Conservation Area takes about 8 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
Ngorongoro Conservation Area has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 61). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 70, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 63.
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