Best Time to Visit Maasai Mara for Hiking – July Scores 74/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

74/100

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Based on optimal climate

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July, August, June

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January, March, April, May, November, December

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Weather

18°C – 21°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Maasai Mara

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	56Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	28°	116	17.2	61%	shoulder
February	59Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	29°	83	15.9	61%	shoulder
March	45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	28°	140	20.9	65%	shoulder
April	45Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	27°	167	21.8	71%	wet
May	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	26°	125	19.5	73%	shoulder
June	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	87	12.4	71%	shoulder
July	74Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	42	9	69%	dry
August	68Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	68	11.8	65%	shoulder
September	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	27°	84	12.1	62%	shoulder
October	58Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	28°	99	14.9	62%	shoulder
November	54Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	27°	125	19.6	66%	shoulder
December	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	27°	113	17.5	66%	shoulder