January - April

January is prime time for game viewing in Kenya and is the height of the summer, this month lies outside of the two notable ‘long’ and ‘short’ rain periods and is a good time for a beach holiday on the beautiful Kenyan coast with high temperatures and warm waters.

Visiting in February is a good month to go on a Kenya safari, in the central highlands, the temperatures are warm during the day and cooler temperatures during the evening. The Kenya coastline is extremely hot during the day and these temperatures follow suit in the evening. The month of February experiences the lowest levels of precipitation the Masai Mara, and there is a higher chance of encountering wild species at watering holes. This month is the time to go to Kenya to conquer Africa’s second-highest peak, Mount Kenya.

The weather quickly transitions in March from ‘hot and dry’ to ‘wet and rainy’. This time of year rain is common throughout large parts of the country, the savannah becomes a muddy landscape, and some areas are difficult to visit due to impassable roads. The crowds and costs are lower during this time of year.

One of the wettest and rainiest months in Kenya is April, the central highlands and Nairobi are hot during the daytime with comfortable temperatures drifting in at night, and Mombasa is hot during the day and night. This is a great time for photography on a Kenya safari, there is no dust this time of year and the landscapes are lush and verdant.