Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Maasai Mara in July
Maasai Mara sees its driest month, with just 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain, highs of 80°F (27°C) and lows of 56°F (13°C).
At 90/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 1.0 in (26 mm)
- Humidity
- 64%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 80°F (27°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (24°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 1.0 in (26 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around July
July is one of Maasai Mara's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort improves from 86/100 in June to 90/100.
- July sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 56°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Maasai Mara in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Rolling grassland with lions, cheetahs, elephants and, from July to October, the wildebeest migration.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jul – Oct.
Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Community-owned conservancy bordering the reserve, allowing walks and night drives with fewer vehicles.
Why now July scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Governors' Balloon Safaris
Dawn hot-air balloon flight over the reserve, finished with a champagne bush breakfast.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 1.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Hilltop lodge in the Mara Triangle whose terrace bar overlooks the Mara River plains.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Governors' Camp
Classic tented camp on the Mara River in Musiara, serving meals with hippos below the bank.
Nearby in July
- Serengeti in July~62 mi · highs 82°F, 0.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
- Nairobi in July~117 mi · highs 78°F, 0.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Ngorongoro in July~121 mi · highs 72°F, 0.2 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, drier
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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Maasai Mara?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
How hot is Maasai Mara in July?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Maasai Mara in July?
Not much: about 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.3 in (1124 mm).
What should I pack for Maasai Mara in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 56°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Maasai Mara
Routes in season in July
- Kenya & Tanzania Safari Jun – Oct
Planning Maasai Mara in July?
Share this July plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.