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Maasai Mara National Reserve weather in April (Kenya)

Planning a trip to Maasai Mara National Reserve in April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Maasai Mara National Reserve generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Maasai Mara National Reserve in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see rainfall.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, March tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Maasai Mara National Reserve climate page with graphs.

 

Maasai Mara National Reserve, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 131 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  

Where to go in Kenya in April

Find out more about the weather in Kenya in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Maasai Mara National Reserve in April?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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