 Climate
Overview
Grumeti experiences pleasant temperatures, although summers can
be hot and humid. The seasons can vary from year to year, however,
and if rains do not fall when expected, the cyclical movement of
wildebeest and other herbivores is influenced.
Rainfall: Rainfall is seasonal. The dry season
usually extends from June to October. The so-called "short
rains" come in November and December. This is followed by another
dry spell in January and February. The "long rains" come
from March to May. The average annual rainfall at Grumeti is 800mm
to 1 000mm.
 Temperature:
Temperatures in the western corridor of the Serengeti are generally
warmer than in the eastern Serengeti and may rise above 36°C/97°F.
Summers can be hot and humid. Generally, temperatures are pleasant,
rarely rising above 32°C/90°F. September, October and January
are the warmest months. Temperatures rarely drop below 10°C/50°F.
July is usually the coolest month.
Altitude: Grumeti is about 1 200m above sea level
Best Time to Travel
There is excellent game viewing throughout the year. The best time
to see the migration and crocodiles in action is June, July and
August - these months fall in the dry season.
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