The best time to go on a safari to Tanzania and tour Zanzibar is during the dry season from June to September, while January and February offer good options. Find out our recommendation weather information.
Visit Tanzania and Zanzibar is often complex and depends on many things including your interests, and exactly where you want to go. However, the climate cannot be the main issue to stop you from making your safari trip.
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North Tanzania is situated only around 100 kilometers south of the equator, and the southernmost corner of the country is 1 300 kilometers away from the equator – thus Tanzania has well-defined dry and wet seasons.
June, to October, are when rainfall is unusual, even on the islands. Temperatures vary hugely with altitude and location, but it’s usually a fine, clear sky and sunny weather – it’s a great time to visit Tanzania.
During November and December, there’s a short rain season – these are much lighter than the main rains and less reliable.
January and February, which is Tanzania’s short dry season, before starting to rain again at the end of March.
Weather Summary
Tanzania offers the best safari destination all year round when the country is at its driest from July to October.
