A drier month · Weather & things to do
Maasai Mara in February
Maasai Mara's warmest month brings highs averaging 85°F (30°C), lows of 60°F (15°C) and about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain.
It scores 76/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 85°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 2.7 in (69 mm)
- Humidity
- 62%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What February feels like
Warm afternoons near 85°F (30°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 60°F (15°C), about 14°C (25°F) below the afternoon high.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.7 in (69 mm).
Plan around February
February is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – August).
- Comfort holds steady from January (78 → 76/100).
- Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 85°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 60°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Maasai Mara in February
February is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Musiara Marsh
Northern marshland known for resident lion prides and big herds of buffalo and elephant.
Why now February scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Angama Mara
Lodge on the Oloololo escarpment 300 m above the Mara Triangle, with farm-grown food.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Hilltop lodge in the Mara Triangle whose terrace bar overlooks the Mara River plains.
Why now Highs near 85°F and 2.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Governors' Camp
Classic tented camp on the Mara River in Musiara, serving meals with hippos below the bank.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Community-owned conservancy bordering the reserve, allowing walks and night drives with fewer vehicles.
Nearby in February
- Serengeti in February~62 mi · highs 83°F, 3.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Nairobi in February~117 mi · highs 84°F, 1.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Ngorongoro in February~121 mi · highs 77°F, 4.0 in rain · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Maasai Mara in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Maasai Mara?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 76/100 against a best of 90 in June – August. Expect highs of 85°F (30°C) and 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain. Our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Maasai Mara in February?
Average highs are 85°F (30°C) and average lows 60°F (15°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Maasai Mara in February?
Some: about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.3 in (1124 mm).
What should I pack for Maasai Mara in February?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 85°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 60°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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