Saadani National Park

Weather & Climate

14 Saadani Safaris

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.

Climate Chart Saadani National Park – 0-346m / 0-1,135ft

Being located close to the equator and on the coast of the warm Indian Ocean, Saadani National Park experiences tropical climatic conditions. The Wet season consists of two rainy periods: the short rains (October to December) and the long rains (March to May). Thunderstorms are common during the afternoons in the Wet season, but it seldom rains all day. Average temperatures stay high year-round.

Dry Season –June to September

Although it’s still hot, this is the coolest time of the year. The humidity is low, which makes the heat less oppressive.

June, July, August & September – It’s mostly sunny and rain is at a minimum. Afternoon temperatures average 29°C/84°F. It cools off at night with temperatures of 21°C/70°F at the lower end of the range.

Wet Season –October to May

Afternoon temperatures are usually around 32°C/90°F, and nighttime temperatures are around 23°C/73°F.

October, November & December – 'Short rains' – A rainy period lasting about a month generally happens within this time. However, it isn’t possible to know exactly when. Short afternoon rains are likely but will rarely extend throughout the day. The rains won’t usually affect your trip.
January & February – A spell of dry weather, the timing of which cannot be predicted, occurs between the two rainy periods.
March, April & May – 'Long rains' – It rains almost every day, but it would be unusual for it to last all day. Heat becomes a burden and the humidity is high, although an ocean breeze does a lot to alleviate this.