Weather conditions

When is a good time to go to Kenya?

Kenya’s climate varies a great deal. Since it is an equatorial country, temperatures within regions vary little during the year but differences between the regions are enormous owing to variations in altitude and other factors.

Temperatures are generally higher from January to March. The rains generally follow a very similar pattern to Tanzania – there are lighter rains in November and heavier rains in April and May. In highland regions you can get rain at any time.

Across low inland regions, weather is hotter and drier than the coast, becoming desert-like towards the northern frontier.

Low humidity makes the high temperatures more tolerable. Highland regions can be cloudy and cool during the rainy season. If you are not sure when to go, please just call us and we will be happy to discuss it with you.

The ratings we have given below will obviously change depending on exactly where you are in the country but the information we have included here is an approximate guide for the regions we travel to most on our self drive safaris.

Weather conditions guide

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