The short answer
- Month
- June
- Verdict
- Very good
- Safari weather
- Dry and cool
- Great Migration
- Western Corridor, Grumeti crossings
- Kilimanjaro
- Very good
- Zanzibar
- Sunny and breezy
June brings the dry season and cool, clear weather. The migration herds usually mass in the Serengeti's Western Corridor, sometimes crossing the Grumeti River, before heading north. It's a great month for every part of a Tanzania trip.
Tanzania in June at a glance
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June
The dry season begins. Herds gather in the Western Corridor; Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar are good again.
- Serengeti (best)plus the Great Migration all year
- Ngorongoro and Tarangire (best)the rest of the northern circuit
- Kilimanjaro (best)climbing conditions
- Zanzibar (best)beaches and Stone Town
- Southern parks (best)Nyerere and Ruaha
Where is the Great Migration in June?
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Highlighted months: herds mostly in Tanzania.
June
- Base in the Serengeti
- Western Corridor
- River crossings
- Possible (Grumeti River)
Herds gather in the Western Corridor, with crossings of the smaller Grumeti River.
Where the herds are: Western Corridor
June across the year
How June compares with the rest of the year in each region. The ringed column is June.
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| Region | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serengetiplus the Great Migration | Best | Best | Mixed | Wet or difficult | Mixed | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Mixed | Best |
| Ngorongoro and Tarangirenorthern circuit | Best | Best | Mixed | Wet or difficult | Mixed | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Mixed | Best |
| Kilimanjaroclimbing | Best | Best | Mixed | Wet or difficult | Wet or difficult | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Mixed | Mixed |
| Zanzibarbeaches | Best | Best | Mixed | Wet or difficult | Wet or difficult | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Mixed | Best |
| Southern parksNyerere, Ruaha | Mixed | Mixed | Wet or difficult | Wet or difficult | Wet or difficult | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Mixed | Mixed |
Where to go in June
- Western Corridor: Herds along the Grumeti River.
- Tarangire: Elephants start gathering by the river as the bush dries.
- Kilimanjaro: Dry, cold at the top and less busy than July.
- Southern parks: Camps reopen for the dry season.
What to avoid in June
- The Ndutu area, now dry and empty of herds.
Events and holidays in June
- Zanzibar International Film Festival: Usually held in Stone Town around late June or July.
Weather in June
Average highs, lows and rainfall, with June highlighted.
Average daily high / low and monthly rainfall
| Month | Arushaabout 1,400 m, Moshi is warmer | SerengetiSeronera, about 1,500 m | Ngorongoro rimabout 2,300 m, cold at night | ZanzibarStone Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 13°60 mm | 28° / 15°90 mm | 21° / 9°80 mm | 32° / 24°70 mm |
| Feb | 28° / 13°75 mm | 28° / 15°90 mm | 21° / 9°85 mm | 32° / 24°60 mm |
| Mar | 27° / 14°145 mm | 28° / 15°140 mm | 20° / 10°140 mm | 32° / 24°150 mm |
| Apr | 25° / 15°320 mm | 27° / 15°170 mm | 19° / 10°210 mm | 30° / 24°350 mm |
| May | 23° / 14°170 mm | 26° / 14°90 mm | 18° / 9°110 mm | 29° / 23°250 mm |
| Jun | 22° / 12°25 mm | 26° / 13°20 mm | 17° / 7°25 mm | 28° / 22°55 mm |
| Jul | 21° / 11°10 mm | 26° / 12°10 mm | 16° / 6°15 mm | 28° / 21°45 mm |
| Aug | 22° / 11°10 mm | 27° / 13°15 mm | 17° / 6°15 mm | 28° / 21°40 mm |
| Sep | 24° / 11°15 mm | 28° / 13°25 mm | 19° / 7°20 mm | 29° / 21°50 mm |
| Oct | 26° / 12°30 mm | 29° / 14°45 mm | 20° / 8°45 mm | 30° / 22°90 mm |
| Nov | 26° / 13°110 mm | 28° / 15°110 mm | 20° / 9°110 mm | 31° / 23°200 mm |
| Dec | 27° / 13°90 mm | 27° / 15°110 mm | 20° / 9°100 mm | 32° / 24°140 mm |
Rounded long term averages. Blue shading marks the wetter months. Individual years can be hotter, colder or wetter.
A 10 day trip for June
Our suggestion for June: Tarangire, the Western Corridor, the central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, then Zanzibar. Every trip can be made private, or try your own route in our Tanzania trip planner.
Tip: June is one of the best value months to climb Kilimanjaro and add a safari afterwards.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the migration in June?
Usually in the Serengeti's Western Corridor, around the Grumeti River, before moving north in July.
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