Masai Mara weather in January (Kenya)

Planning a trip to Masai Mara in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Masai Mara the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Masai Mara in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Masai Mara, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Where to go in Kenya in January

Find out more about the weather in Kenya in January and which places have the best weather 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 Masai Mara in January?

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 in January.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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