When to go · Mikindani
Mikindani, month by month
Good months for Mikindani: Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Mar, Apr, May.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Tanzania: Herds gather on the southern Serengeti plains around Ndutu; calving starts late in the month.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Tanzania: Peak calving around Ndutu — predators close by; Zanzibar hot and dry.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (rain can flood roads).30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (rain can flood roads).31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (rain can flood roads).31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Tanzania: Dry season starts; Grumeti River crossings in the Western Corridor (variable).30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Tanzania: Herds reach the northern Serengeti; first Mara River crossings around Kogatende; Kilimanjaro busy.29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Tanzania: Peak Mara River crossings and peak prices; book 6–12 months ahead.29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Tanzania: Crossings continue in the north; excellent across the northern circuit.29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Tanzania: Herds start south; dry and dusty; mandatory mainland insurance applies from 1 Oct 2026.30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Tanzania: Short rains; herds stream back into the central and southern Serengeti.30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Tanzania: Green and showery; herds return to the south; Christmas rates on Zanzibar.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mikindani, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Good
Feb: Good
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 5
Feb: 5
Crowds
Jan: Medium
Feb: Medium
Prices
Jan: Medium
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 1
January: Outside the best window (check). Across Tanzania: Herds gather on the southern Serengeti plains around Ndutu; calving starts late in the month.
February: Outside the best window (check). Across Tanzania: Peak calving around Ndutu — predators close by; Zanzibar hot and dry.
Mikindani: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.