Kenya – the Masai Mara
Two million animals crossing a river because it is time to. Nothing on a screen has prepared anyone for the scale of it.
The best time to visit Kenya – the Masai Mara is Jul–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (78°F). Local time there is 02:10 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
July · high 23°C · rain 15mm · 12.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Nairobi, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C79°F | 65mm2.6in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| February | 28°C82°F | 70mm2.8in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| March | 28°C82°F | 91mm3.6in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| April | 26°C78°F | 199mm7.8in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| May | 25°C76°F | 110mm4.3in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| June | 24°C75°F | 36mm1.4in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| July | 23°C74°F | 15mm0.6in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| August | 24°C76°F | 30mm1.2in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| September | 26°C78°F | 41mm1.6in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 27°C80°F | 123mm4.8in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 25°C77°F | 181mm7.1in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| December | 25°C77°F | 102mm4.0in | 12.2h12.2h |
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When is the best time to visit Kenya – the Masai Mara?
The best time to visit Kenya – the Masai Mara is Jul–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (78°F).
How warm does Kenya – the Masai Mara get?
Typical daytime highs in Kenya – the Masai Mara are Mar–May 26°C (79°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (75°F), Sep–Nov 26°C (78°F), Dec–Feb 26°C (79°F).
Is Kenya – the Masai Mara expensive?
On the ground, Kenya – the Masai Mara is steep.
What sort of trip is Kenya – the Masai Mara good for?
Kenya – the Masai Mara is good for nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Kenya – the Masai Mara?
The wettest month in Kenya – the Masai Mara is April at 199mm (7.8in), the driest July at 15mm (0.6in), with a monthly average of 89mm (3.5in).
What plug do I need for Kenya – the Masai Mara?
Kenya – the Masai Mara uses type G sockets at 240 V.
