The Serengeti sits close to the equator, so temperatures stay relatively stable year-round, generally between 15 and 27 degrees Celsius, but rainfall and humidity shift enough across the year to affect both comfort and road conditions.
The long rains fall from March to May, bringing heavier, more consistent rainfall and lush green landscapes, but also muddier tracks and fewer visitors, which some travelers actually prefer for the quiet.
June through October is the dry season, with clear skies, cooler nights and the least rainfall of the year, making it the most popular and most reliable time to travel, particularly for photography.
The short rains arrive in November and December, typically brief afternoon showers rather than all-day downpours, followed by a drier, warmer stretch through January and February that leads into calving season.
