Climate Overview
 Unlike most
African safari destinations, which experience high temperatures,
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge enjoys a mild climate. Summertime is from
about October to March. Winter is from about April to September.
Rainfall: The wet season is from November to May
with "short rains" from November to December and "long
rains" from March to May. The dry season is from June to October,
with chilly nights. Rainfall is about 700mm on the crater floor
and over 1 500mm on the rim.
Temperature: There are misty, wet mornings and
evenings most of the year. Early mornings and evenings can be cold
(± 10°C/50°F). Days are warm, but not as warm as
at the other Tanzanian camps. The minimum temperature is 8°C/42°F
while the maximum temperature is 30°C/86°F. Average daily
temperature is ± 22°C/72°F. The coldest month is
July.
Altitude: Although lying just 3° south of
the equator, Ngorongoro's climate is tempered by altitude, with
the rim lying at 2 200m above sea level, and the crater floor some
500m below.
Best Time to Travel
The lodge is open throughout the year and all-year-round game viewing
is excellent. "Long rains" fall in March, April and May.
From June to December, the migrating animals pass through the area,
and through the surrounding area in January. Thousands of wildebeest
calve in February and March.
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