East Africa · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58–85°F | 9h | Moderate (80mm) | Peak | Warm, dry and game-rich, with clear Kilimanjaro views over Amboseli's herds. |
| February | 58–86°F | 9h | Moderate (75mm) | Peak | Peak dry-season clarity with big cats on the Mara and elephants beneath Kili. |
| March | 59–84°F | 7h | High (130mm) | Shoulder | Long rains begin: emerald plains, newborn wildlife and thinning crowds. |
| April | 60–81°F | 6h | High (180mm) | Off-Peak | Wettest month, lush, dramatic and cheap, with birding at its glorious best. |
| May | 59–79°F | 7h | High (120mm) | Off-Peak | Green season winds down; quiet parks, breeding birds and low-season rates. |
| June | 56–79°F | 8h | Low (40mm) | Shoulder | Dry season returns with thinning grass and superb, uncrowded game viewing. |
| July | 55–78°F | 7h | Low (30mm) | Peak | The Great Migration storms into the Mara with river crossings and predator drama. |
| August | 55–79°F | 8h | Low (45mm) | Peak | Peak migration: massed herds, dramatic crossings and clear Amboseli skies. |
| September | 57–83°F | 8h | Moderate (55mm) | Peak | Crossings continue under warm, dry skies with elephants framing Kilimanjaro. |
| October | 58–85°F | 8h | Moderate (90mm) | Peak | Final crossings and big-cat feasts before the short rains arrive. |
| November | 59–82°F | 7h | High (150mm) | Shoulder | Short rains green the plains; birding soars and shoulder rates return. |
| December | 58–83°F | 8h | Moderate (100mm) | Peak | Festive green season with lush plains and Kilimanjaro rising over Amboseli. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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