Destination

Ngorongoro Crater

Tanzania

Best timeSep

Set inTanzania

Climate54–79°F

CurrencyTZS

LanguageSwahili

TimezoneUTC+03:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Ngorongoro Crater

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Sep. Go in Jun, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 50%

WarmestOct · 79°F

WettestDec

Best windowSep

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Ngorongoro District, 180 km (110 mi) west of Arusha City in Arusha Region, within the Crater Highlands geological area of northeastern Tanzania. The area is named after Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic caldera within the area.

Best time to visit

Aim for Sep.

Pairs well with

Tarangire National Park

Serengeti National Park

Kondoa Rock Art Sites

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ngorongoro Crater?

The best time to visit Ngorongoro Crater is September, in Tanzania.

Where is Ngorongoro Crater?

Ngorongoro Crater is in Tanzania.

What is Ngorongoro Crater known for?

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Ngorongoro District, 180 km (110 mi) west of Arusha City in Arusha Region, within the Crater Highlands geological area of northeastern Tanzania. The area is named after Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic caldera within the area.

Featured in