Drier months Feb and Jun – Oct
Expect steady highs of 78–85°F (25–30°C). It's the driest half, with only about 12.5 in (317 mm) of rain, 28% of the year's total. June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).
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Best Time to Visit Maasai Mara
June – August are the best time to visit Maasai Mara on the climate data: July scores 90/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain. January & February, May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March & April, mainly because of cloud cover.
- Best months
- Jun – Aug
- Shoulder
- Jan & Feb, May and Sep
- Toughest
- Mar & Apr
- Warmest
- Feb · 85°F
- Coldest nights
- Jul · 56°F
- Wettest
- Apr · 6.8 in
- Driest
- Jul · 1.0 in
Maasai Mara weather by month
Highs run from 77°F to 85°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 44.3 in (1124 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 82°F28°C | 85°F30°C | 84°F29°C | 79°F26°C | 77°F25°C | 78°F25°C | 80°F27°C | 82°F28°C | 84°F29°C | 85°F29°C | 82°F28°C | 81°F27°C |
| Avg low | 59°F15°C | 60°F15°C | 60°F16°C | 60°F15°C | 58°F15°C | 57°F14°C | 56°F13°C | 57°F14°C | 58°F15°C | 59°F15°C | 60°F15°C | 59°F15°C |
| Rain | 4.2 in106 mm | 2.7 in69 mm | 5.8 in148 mm | 6.8 in173 mm | 4.1 in103 mm | 1.8 in46 mm | 1.0 in26 mm | 1.8 in46 mm | 2.2 in55 mm | 3.0 in75 mm | 5.4 in137 mm | 5.5 in140 mm |
| Humidity | 68% | 62% | 67% | 76% | 78% | 72% | 64% | 61% | 59% | 61% | 70% | 71% |
| Cloud | 63% | 62% | 66% | 75% | 66% | 65% | 60% | 62% | 59% | 64% | 69% | 66% |
| Comfort | 78 | 76 | 68 | 65 | 75 | 86 | 90 | 85 | 81 | 75 | 73 | 74 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 1,638 m (5,374 ft), close to Maasai Mara's own ~1,549 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
How we pick the best months
- Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
- Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
- Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
- Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.
Maasai Mara season by season
Temperatures barely move through the year in Maasai Mara (highs stay between 77°F and 85°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Wetter months Mar – May and Nov – Jan
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 77–84°F (25–29°C). It's the wettest half, with about 31.8 in (807 mm) of rain, 72% of the year's total. April feels humid, with humidity near 76%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (March & April), averaging 72/100.
What our curated routes say
- Our curated Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends Jun – Oct. That lines up with the climate data here: June – September are among the better-scoring months.
Plan by month
By comfort score: 8 Great and 4 Good. Great months: January & February and May – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
Maasai Mara weather questions
When is the best time to visit Maasai Mara?
June – August are the best time to visit Maasai Mara on the climate data: July scores 90/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain. January & February, May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March & April, mainly because of cloud cover.
What is the rainiest month in Maasai Mara?
April is the wettest month, averaging about 6.8 in (173 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 1.0 in (26 mm). The yearly total is around 44.3 in (1124 mm).
What is the coldest month in Maasai Mara?
July is the coldest, with average lows of 56°F (13°C) and highs of 80°F (27°C). The warmest is February, with average highs of 85°F (30°C).
Is Maasai Mara humid?
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 67% annually, and April combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
When is the rainy season in Maasai Mara?
The wettest three-month stretch is March – May, with about 16.7 in (424 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 4.6 in (118 mm).
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