Start of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Maasai Mara in June
Little changes in Maasai Mara from May: highs stay near 78°F (25°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), and about 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain falls.
June opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 86/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 78°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 1.8 in (46 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What June feels like
Highs settle around 78°F (25°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 57°F (14°C).
About 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's June.
Plan around June
June is one of Maasai Mara's best months on the climate data.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 1.8 in (46 mm) after 4.1 in (103 mm) in May.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: June – August.
- Comfort improves from 75/100 in May to 86/100.
- June sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 78°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Maasai Mara in June
June 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 June scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Hilltop lodge in the Mara Triangle whose terrace bar overlooks the Mara River plains.
Why now Highs near 78°F and 1.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Angama Mara
Lodge on the Oloololo escarpment 300 m above the Mara Triangle, with farm-grown food.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Rolling grassland with lions, cheetahs, elephants and, from July to October, the wildebeest migration.
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 June
- Serengeti in June~62 mi · highs 80°F, 0.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
- Nairobi in June~117 mi · highs 77°F, 1.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Ngorongoro in June~121 mi · highs 71°F, 0.7 in rain · 4°C (6°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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Maasai Mara?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 78°F (25°C) and 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain. June is inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
How hot is Maasai Mara in June?
Average highs are 78°F (25°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Maasai Mara in June?
Not much: about 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.3 in (1124 mm).
What should I pack for Maasai Mara in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 78°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Maasai Mara
Routes in season in June
- Kenya & Tanzania Safari Jun – Oct
Planning Maasai Mara in June?
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