Months

If You are a wild Animal Fanatic, the best time to visit Kenya is from June to October when there’s virtually no rain and daytime temperatures are not too hot. However, with a diverse geography and a moderate climate, Kenya is considered a great year-round safari and beach holiday destination.

Most Kenya safari destinations are also at their best between January and the end of March; the climate is mild, mostly dry, and game viewing is fantastic. A rainy season visit – between mid-March to June and again between November and December – is well worth considering. You’ll avoid the peak-season crowds and take advantage of lower, off-season rates for safari lodges in Kenya.

Its also the best time to visit Kenya’s renowned beach destinations is a moot point: Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline is hot and very humid all year round and rainfall can occur at any time.

Climate Guide for Kenya

°F & ″°C & mm

Destination	Symbol	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Amboseli National Park		86°F 1″	87°F 2″	86°F 3″	82°F 5″	78°F 2″	77°F 0″	75°F 0″	77°F 0″	80°F 0″	84°F 1″	84°F 4″	82°F 3″
Lamu Archipelago		86°F 0″	87°F 0″	87°F 1″	87°F 5″	86°F 12″	86°F 6″	84°F 3″	84°F 1″	84°F 1″	86°F 1″	86°F 2″	86°F 1″
Masai Mara National Reserve		82°F 3″	82°F 3″	82°F 4″	80°F 6″	78°F 4″	78°F 2″	77°F 1″	78°F 1″	80°F 2″	82°F 2″	80°F 3″	80°F 4″
Nairobi		78°F 1″	80°F 1″	80°F 3″	77°F 7″	75°F 5″	73°F 1″	71°F 0″	73°F 0″	77°F 0″	78°F 2″	75°F 5″	77°F 3″
Samburu National Reserve		89°F 0″	93°F 0″	91°F 2″	89°F 4″	89°F 1″	89°F 0″	87°F 0″	87°F 0″	91°F 0″	91°F 2″	87°F 5″	87°F 2″
Mombasa		80°F 0″	82°F 0″	82°F 2″	80°F 5″	78°F 8″	77°F 3″	75°F 3″	75°F 2″	77°F 2″	78°F 3″	80°F 3″	80°F 2″
Diani Beach		80°F 0″	82°F 0″	82°F 2″	80°F 5″	78°F 8″	77°F 3″	75°F 3″	75°F 2″	77°F 2″	78°F 3″	80°F 3″	80°F 2″
Dry Season
Wet Season
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