Maasai Mara National Reserve Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Maasai Mara National Reserve maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Maasai Mara National Reserve temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 15°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Maasai Mara National Reserve receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 865 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, April receives high rainfall, averaging 131 mm of precipitation, recorded across 23 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 15 mm over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Maasai Mara National Reserve Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Forecast for Maasai Mara National Reserve
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya
The best time to visit is during the drier months: June, July, August and September.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 131 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.
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