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Masai Mara Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Masai Mara is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Masai Mara temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in February to a comfortable 27°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 15°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Masai Mara receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 770 mm. The seasons in Masai Mara, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives high rainfall, with an average of 121 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 11 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Masai Mara Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Masai Mara

Wed   Jan 15
32°C | 15°C
E 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
33°C | 17°C
E 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
33°C | 16°C
NE 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Masai Mara in Kenya

The best time to visit is during the drier months: February, June, July, August, September and October.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Masai Mara?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Masai Mara?
    The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Masai Mara?
    April tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Masai Mara?
    July is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.