Maasai Mara National Reserve weather in August (Kenya)

Can you expect sunny skies in Maasai Mara National Reserve in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Maasai Mara National Reserve is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Maasai Mara National Reserve in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. January, May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While March tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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 August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Where to go in Kenya in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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