End of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Maasai Mara in October
Little changes in Maasai Mara from September: highs stay near 85°F (29°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), and about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 75/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 85°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (75 mm)
- Humidity
- 61%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 02 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 85°F (29°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 59°F (15°C), about 14°C (25°F) below the afternoon high.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (75 mm).
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in September to 75/100.
- October sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 85°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 59°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 October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
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 October scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Angama Mara
Lodge on the Oloololo escarpment 300 m above the Mara Triangle, with farm-grown food.
Governors' Camp
Classic tented camp on the Mara River in Musiara, serving meals with hippos below the bank.
Why now Highs near 85°F and 3.0 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.
Nearby in October
- Serengeti in October~62 mi · highs 86°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Nairobi in October~117 mi · highs 82°F, 2.1 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Ngorongoro in October~121 mi · highs 79°F, 3.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Maasai Mara?
It's middling, scoring 75/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 90. Expect highs of 85°F (29°C) and 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain. October is inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
How hot is Maasai Mara in October?
Average highs are 85°F (29°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Maasai Mara in October?
Some: about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 44.3 in (1124 mm).
What should I pack for Maasai Mara in October?
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 59°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Maasai Mara
Routes in season in October
- Kenya & Tanzania Safari Jun – Oct
Planning Maasai Mara in October?
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