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Climate & Weather of Ngorongoro: Essential Insights for Your Safari

The Ngorongoro is one of the attractions you will see while on the safari in Tanzania. The Ngorongoro conservation area is a UNESCO world heritage site. It was included on this list in the year 1979. The area is home to the famous Ngorongoro Crater.

This crater is the largest in the world. It’s still intact. The crater was formed about 3 million years ago. The crater is also among the seven wonders of Africa since 2015. Here is an insight into the Climate & Weather of Ngorongoro of the area:

Climate & Weather of Ngorongoro in Ngorongoro Tanzania

Average Temperature in Ngorongoro

During the dry months, the temperatures rise up to 62°F. The hottest month will either be July, August or September. The Coolest months are usually between March to Mid June and temperatures will drop up to 46°F.

Clouds

The cloud cover varies a lot during the year. From May until October, the clouds are usually very clear and the clouds are abit think for the rest of the year. This is however never constant.

Rainfall

The rainy season runs from March to Mid June and October to November. The average rainfall in a month in a rainy season will be about 4.7 inches.

Sun

There is sun almost throughout the year. Sometimes even when it rains, it may shine after. The sun is hotter in the dry months of Mid June to September and December to February.

Humidity

The Humidity of an area is determined by dew point. If the Dew point is low, then the area will feel drier and the higher the dew point then the more humid the area will be. Humidity is not like temperature which varies during date and night; the dew points will shift more slowly. Therefore the temperature will drop at night but a muggy day will remain muggy at night.

Wind

The winds are stronger in the months of June to November. The winds will move at an average of about 7.6 Mile per hour. The speed of the winds will also be affected by the topography of the particular area of the Ngorongoro.

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Established in 1959, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area features the world's largest caldera and significant archaeological sites. Activities include game drives, bird watching, and photographic safaris. Entry fees vary, and transport options include road and air. Popular attractions are Lake Magadi, Lerai Forest, and Shifting Sands. Explore Ngorongoro Crater below.

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