Tanzania weather. The weather in Tanzania varies from place to place, but there is always a good time to visit! The weather is hottest and wettest along the coast. Because they are higher, the north and mountains of Tanzania are cooler. All year long, the temperature ranges from 22°C to 31°C. Tanzania’s temperature drops to 10°C to 22°C at night. Because Zanzibar is so close to the Equator, the beaches there have a temperature that is very tropical.

The weather in Tanzania: the seasons

Every year, Tanzania has two seasons: the wet season and the dry season. From late October to early December is the wet season, which is also known as the rainy season. From late March to early June is the dry season. The “short rains” and “long rains” are the names for them. Most of the time, these tropical rains start in the late afternoon and last all night until early morning. The rains in Africa are known all over the world, and seeing them in Tanzania is a peaceful and beautiful experience.

When it rains, can I still go on safari?

You may not know this, but National Geographic, Discovery, and other big TV networks film wildlife programs in Tanzania during the rainy season. Tanzania has great weather all year, and even though it rains a lot in the afternoons during the rainy season, the nature around the country comes to life. The grass is lush and green, beautiful flowers grow, animals have plenty of food, the weather is nice and cool, and the best part is that Tanzania’s main tourist spots are much less crowded with tourists.

Low season prices for tours and hotels are another good thing about traveling in the rainy season. The bad things about traveling during the rainy season are that some places to stay are closed and the roads aren’t always in good shape. Luckily, this is mostly about the roads in South Tanzania’s national parks.

If you are going to Tanzania during the wet season, these national parks are open and ready for you to visit. These parks are Arusha National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, and Lake Manyara. Nyerere, Ruaha, Mikumi, and Udzungwa are some of Tanzania’s national parks that you should stay away from when it rains. If any of those last places are on your list of things to do in Tanzania, make sure you go during the dry season.

What does the temperature in Tanzania do to animals?

The rain makes the land green, and there are a lot of animals in it. This means that you will have many chances to see wildlife at its best and happy. This is a great time to go on safari because animals are more busy when it rains. Animals move in large groups where there is plenty of food and clean water. The animals are also safe from the sun’s heat because of the rain.

A lot of our safari guests say that the wet season is better because it’s more private. For people who love birds, the rainy season is a great time to visit Tanzania because many migrating birds come there.