The Best Time to Visit Kenya

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Monthly Climate Guide for Kenya

, Kenya

Average temperatures (Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches)

Jan
73°F 0.2"
Feb
80°F 0.2"
Mar
86°F 0.43"
Apr
95°F 0.98"
May
102°F 0.91"
Jun
106°F 0.75"
Jul
108°F 0.98"
Aug
106°F 0.91"
Sep
104°F 0.91"
Oct
97°F 0.87"
Nov
84°F 0.63"
Dec
75°F 0.35"
Jan
90°F 0.04"
Feb
91°F 0.08"
Mar
91°F 0.24"
Apr
90°F 0.35"
May
86°F 0.39"
Jun
84°F 0.2"
Jul
82°F 0.08"
Aug
82°F 0.16"
Sep
84°F 0.2"
Oct
86°F 0.24"
Nov
88°F 0.24"
Dec
90°F 0.16"
Jan
84°F 0.35"
Feb
87°F 0.39"
Mar
88°F 0.67"
Apr
86°F 1.06"
May
84°F 0.55"
Jun
83°F 0.2"
Jul
83°F 0.08"
Aug
85°F 0.12"
Sep
86°F 0.28"
Oct
86°F 0.35"
Nov
86°F 0.59"
Dec
82°F 0.51"
Jan
84°F 0.16"
Feb
88°F 0.16"
Mar
86°F 0.31"
Apr
77°F 0.47"
May
75°F 0.28"
Jun
73°F 0.24"
Jul
72°F 0.04"
Aug
73°F 0.12"
Sep
77°F 0.12"
Oct
79°F 0.16"
Nov
75°F 0.28"
Dec
77°F 0.2"
Jan
79°F 0"
Feb
81°F 1.42"
Mar
81°F 0"
Apr
77°F 0"
May
75°F 0"
Jun
74°F 0"
Jul
70°F
Aug
70°F 0"
Sep
77°F 0"
Oct
79°F 0"
Nov
75°F 0.03"
Dec
75°F 0"

Best Time to Visit Kenya FAQs

  • How far in advance should I book a vacation to Kenya?

    If the Great Migration is on your itinerary, then booking a full year out is important. This is especially crucial if you're traveling as a family as some camps only accommodate one family at a time. Early bookings are advantageous for securing accommodations and tours during the best time to go to Kenya. For off-peak seasons, such as Kenya in May or Kenya in November, booking 2 to 3 months ahead should suffice.

  • How many days in Kenya is enough?

    To fully enjoy what Kenya has to offer, a trip of 7 to 10 days is recommended. This duration is ample to explore key attractions, aligning with the best time of year to visit Kenya. It allows for a diverse itinerary, including wildlife safaris during Kenya’s dry season and relaxation in coastal areas, perhaps during December or January. For an extended experience consider staying up to two weeks.

  • When is the best time to visit the Kenyan coast?

    The best time to visit the Kenyan coast is January and February when the area has the least rainfall. However, places like Diani, Watamu and Lamu don’t see much rainfall even in the rainy season, so can be visited all year, only avoiding April and May.

  • When is the best time to visit Kenya and Tanzania?

    To experience the best of both Kenya and Tanzania, plan your visit during the dry seasons – from June to October and January to February. This timing aligns with the best time to travel to Kenya and Tanzania to witness the Great Migration, a key highlight when considering the best time to visit Kenya for safari.

  • When is the best time to visit Kenya and Uganda?

    The best time to visit Kenya and Uganda is during their dry seasons, particularly from June to September and December to February. This period is ideal for wildlife viewing in Kenya and gorilla trekking in Uganda. It avoids Kenya’s rainy season, ensuring easier travel and better conditions for outdoor activities, making it a good time to visit Kenya and Uganda for a diverse wildlife experience.

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