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Mto Wa Mbu in November

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry season for safari)). Across Tanzania: Short rains; herds stream back into the central and southern Serengeti.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Low; Tanzania overall
Prices: Medium; Tanzania overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedTanzania month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry season for safari)). Across Tanzania: Short rains; herds stream back into the central and southern Serengeti.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages

Mto Wa MbuHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 10 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Tanzania overall: Low
Prices · Tanzania overall: Medium

Tanzania overall: Short rains; herds stream back into the central and southern Serengeti.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mto Wa Mbu, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Nov: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Jun: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Nov: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 10
Jun: 4 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Nov: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jun: 0

November: Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry season for safari)). Across Tanzania: Short rains; herds stream back into the central and southern Serengeti.

June: Inside Mto Wa Mbu's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season for safari).

Mto Wa Mbu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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