Kenya is on the equator and enjoys a warm, tropical climate, but there are significant regional climatic variations caused by a variety of factors, including altitude. Kenya’s daily temperatures range from 20°C/68°F to 28°C/82°F, however it is warmer by the shore. Kenya is too close to the equator to have a proper winter and summer. However, there are two seasons: dry and wet.

Dry Season (June to October)

During the dry season, daytime temperatures often range between 23°C/73°F at higher altitudes, such as the Masai Mara, to 28°C/82°F at lower altitudes, such as coastal locations. The sky is clear, and the days are sunny.

• June, July, August, September, and October are the coolest months. Early morning temperatures at higher altitudes are typically 10°C/50°F. It is recommended to have warm clothing because early morning game drives in open vehicles will be cold.

Wet Season (November to May)

During the Wet season, daily temperatures range from 24°C/75°F to 27°C/81°F at higher elevations. At lower altitudes, daytime temperatures are more stable, hovering around 30°C/86° F. Mornings are cold at higher altitudes, so take warm clothes for early morning game drives.
• \tNovember and December: ‘brief showers’ – A month-long spell of unpredictable brief precipitation. Rain can be heavy at times, but it usually falls in the late afternoon or evening and rarely interferes with your safari.
• During January and February, there is a hot, dry spell in the rainy season. The duration of the spell and the precise timing of its occurrence are unknown.
• The ‘Long rains’ months of March, April, and May receive the most rainfall. It’s very cloudy, particularly in the highlands, such as Aberdare National Park and the Laikipia Plateau. Humidity levels are higher, which will be especially evident by the coast.