January · Tanzania
Best time to visit Serengeti in JanuaryWeather, crowds & prices
January score
8.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 143 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Sunny days
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Serengeti scores 8.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 20°C, 143 mm of rain, and roughly 25 sunny days this month.
The Serengeti stages the great wildebeest migration-endless savanna game drives, kopje lions, and star-filled safari camps. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Serengeti in January?
- In January, Serengeti averages 20°C, 143 mm of rain, and about 25 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Serengeti?
- January earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Serengeti in January?
- Expect about 143 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 25 sunny days.
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