Best Time To Visit Kenya (When is the Best Time To Visit Kenya?)

Visiting in January

Best for: Game Viewing in National Parks

January is the best time to visit Kenya for wildlife watching in coinciding with the peak of the summer season. January is outside the two significant ‘long’ and ‘short’ rainy seasons, making it an opportune time for beach vacations along the Kenyan coast, although temperatures are higher.

Visiting in February

Best for: Mount Kenya climbing & Beach Holidays

February is the best month for a safari in Kenya. The central highlands experience warm daytime temperatures and cooler evenings, whereas the coast tends to be quite hot during the day, with evening temperatures remaining high. In February, the Masai Mara sees minimal precipitation levels relative to other months, resulting in an increased likelihood of observing wildlife at watering holes. February is the best time to visit Kenya for those looking to ascend Africa’s second highest peak, Mount Kenya.

Visiting In March

Best for: beach and water-based activities

In March, the weather rapidly shifts from ‘hot and arid’ to ‘humid and rainy’. Precipitation is prevalent in extensive regions of the country, resulting in the savannah frequently transforming into a muddy terrain, with certain places becoming inaccessible due to impassable roads. The advantageous aspect of the suboptimal weather is the absence of crowds and reduced expenses.

Visiting in April

Kenya experiences some of its heaviest rainfall in April. Nairobi and the central highlands experience warm temperatures during the day and pleasant conditions at night, whereas Mombasa remains warm both day and night. Muddy roads make game drives more difficult in this month, but safaris are picture perfect for photographers. The skies offer dramatic settings for breathtaking wildlife photography, the terrain is greenest and verdant, and there is no dust.Ensure that your equipment is safeguarded against environmental factors.

Visiting in May

The long rains that have arrived in May have soaked the African plains, and the beaches along the coast are no longer a haven of brightness. The time is not right for a beach vacation with fine sand & ocean Vistas.

Visiting In June

The best time to visit Kenya for a genuinely “Out of Africa” safari experience is during the lengthy dry season, which begins in June and lasts until October.
During these dry months, optimal weather conditions prevail, wildlife gathers near water sources, and anticipation builds for the arrival of the Great Migration’s mega-herds in the Masai Mara.

Visiting in July

Best for: scuba diving and bird watching activities

At the tail end of July, you may be able to witness the most spectacular river crossings in the Masai Mara as the herds of nature’s most magnificent spectacle begin to make their way there. The weather is dry and mild, with the possibility of light rain on occasion.

Visiting in August

Best for: outdoor activities, wildebeest migration, and dry weather

The Great Wildebeest Migration is at its peak in August. With voracious crocodiles waiting, thousands of zebras and wildebeest undertake their death-defying river crossings, providing breathtaking action and pleasant temperatures.

Visiting In September

Best for: hot air balloon rides and wildebeest migration

In September, the weather is usually dry, and there is still plenty of game viewing.

Visiting in October

Best for: adventures at the beach and at museums

The Masai Mara’s migratory herds typically begin to depart in October, but safari devotees visiting Big 5 territory won’t be disappointed by the abundance of resident wildlife in Kenya.

Visiting in November

Best for: snorkeling and scuba diving

November marks the onset of the short rainy season, during which the majority of parks and camps remain operational, although certain camps on the Laikipia Plateau may close. Despite the precipitation, this period presents an advantageous opportunity to experience a less populated Kenya safari at reduced costs.

Visiting In December

Best for: safaris & bird watching

Although the weather in the final month of the year can be hot and rainy, seeing the local wildlife is, as always, an incredible experience. In addition, the month of December is the best time to visit Kenya for bird watching due to the dramatic increase in bird populations during this season.