Kenya has a varied climate due to its diversified terrain, yet it is regarded a year-round destination for safaris and beach vacations.

Between January through the end of March, most Kenya safari places are at their finest; the climate is pleasant, mainly dry, and game watching is at its optimum. Naturally, this is the best time to visit Kenya for a safari, but a visit during the rainy season – between mid-March and June, and again between October and December – is well worth considering to avoid the peak-season crowds and to take advantage of lower off-season rates on accommodation and tours.

If you’re looking for the best time to visit Kenya for the Masai Mara wildebeest migration, travel between mid-August and late October, when the herds return from their months in Tanzania’s Serengeti.

The optimum time to visit Kenya beach attractions is debatable: the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya is hot and humid all year, and rain can fall at any moment. However, we advise staying away from the seaside from mid-March to late-May, when temperatures and rains are at their greatest.

Use our full climate advice below or contact one of our Africa Safari Experts for additional information on when to visit Kenya.