Best time to visit Ruaha National Park

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When is the best time to visit Ruaha National Park?

The best time to visit Ruaha National Park is June and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Ruaha National Park29
    Jan
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Ruaha National Park29
    Feb
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Ruaha National Park29
    Mar
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Ruaha National Park29
    Apr
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Ruaha National Park28
    May
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Ruaha National Park28
    Jun
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Ruaha National Park27
    Jul
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Ruaha National Park28
    Aug
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Ruaha National Park30
    Sep
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Ruaha National Park31
    Oct
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Ruaha National Park32
    Nov
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Ruaha National Park30
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Ruaha National Park?

The hottest time of year in Ruaha National Park is normally November. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Ruaha National Park?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Ruaha National Park with 149mm on average. There are normally 19 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Ruaha National Park?

The sunniest time of year in Ruaha National Park is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 81% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Tanzania (Ruaha National Park) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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