PlanoPlanoJanuary to February and July to September are the prime windows. July through September offers the spectacular Great Migration in the Masai Mara. January-February provides excellent game viewing with fewer crowds and lower prices.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest | 19°C | 55mm | High | Moderate |
| FebruaryBest | 20°C | 55mm | High | Moderate |
| March | 20°C | 95mm | Medium | Moderate |
| April | 19°C | 190mm | Medium | Moderate |
| May | 18°C | 155mm | Low | Budget |
| June | 17°C | 35mm | Medium | Moderate |
| JulyBest | 16°C | 15mm | High | Expensive |
| AugustBest | 16°C | 20mm | High | Expensive |
| SeptemberBest | 18°C | 25mm | High | Expensive |
| October | 19°C | 55mm | High | Moderate |
| November | 19°C | 155mm | Low | Budget |
| December | 18°C | 95mm | Medium | Moderate |
March through May is the "long rains" season with heavy afternoon downpours. April is the wettest month. Roads in national parks can become impassable. Game viewing is poor.
The dry season (June-October) coincides with the Great Migration in the Masai Mara. July through September is prime safari time with the dramatic river crossings.
October marks the end of peak safari season and the start of "short rains" in November. The landscape transitions from dry savannah to green within weeks.
December through February is a secondary dry season with warm weather and good game viewing. January and February are excellent for safari with fewer crowds than July-September.
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Plan my Nairobi tripJuly through September is the busiest safari season due to the Great Migration. Christmas/New Year is another peak. Mara lodges and camps book out 6-12 months in advance.
April and May (long rains) and November (short rains) offer the lowest prices. Game viewing is poor during the long rains but the landscape is lush.
July through October for safari and wildlife viewing. January-February for hiking Mount Kenya and visiting Nairobi National Park in dry conditions.