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CLIMATE

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from the almost tropical coastal area, to the comfortable central plateau, to the chilly hills and
mountains near the Kenyan border. Since our main itinerary takes us to northern and eastern
Tanzania, plan on days that are warm or hot (up to the 70s and the 80s) and nights that are
chilly or cold (as low as the 50s or 40s).

Like many countries near the equator, the seasons in Tanzania are best described by rainfall
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March to May. The second wet or rainy season is generally November and December. Although
the rest of the year could be called dry season, January and February are especially dry (if you
measure by number of days it rains). Humidity is strongest in the mornings during the wet
seasons, but because our adventure is in the less humid north, the yearly average for the areas
we visit is only about 60% relative humidity—roughly the same as Philadelphia.

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season is in November. (But even during the rainy seasons, there can be long bursts of sun,
and even during the sunny times of the year, there can be occasional rain.) The hottest time of
year is from January through March.

Netherlands: As in most areas of northwest Europe, the weather in the Netherlands is
frequently rainy and can be very changeable from day to day all through the year. During
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prevail. Daytime temperatures are generally mild, averaging in the upper 50s and low 60s,
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weeks on occasions; but then again, the weather could also be cool and unsettled. By autumn,
overcast skies occur more frequently, and the overall weather pattern consists of longer,
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makes it a rather windy place in all seasons. In the past, the Dutch relied on this weather
element to run the windmills that pumped the seawater from the low-lying lands.

East Africa: East African weather is fairly consistent. Temperatures will typically range from
comfortably warm to hot, especially at mid-day. Evenings can be surprisingly chilly. Rain can
occur even in the driest months, and heavy rains occur frequently in Tanzania and Kenya from
March to May. The short rains occur in November and December.

Climate Averages & Online Forecast
?SP QZWWZbTYR NSL]_^ ]PʮPN_ _SP average climate as opposed to exact weather conditions. This
means they serve only as general indicators of what can reasonably be expected. An extreme
heat wave or cold snap could fall outside these ranges. As your departure approaches, we
encourage you to go online to www.oattravel.com/myaccount for your 10-day forecast.

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