BEST TIME TO VISIT Kenya
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LANGUAGE
Swahili, Anglais
CURRENT TIME
Currency
Shilling kenyan
GMT TIME
+3 h
LANGUAGE
Swahili, Anglais
CURRENT TIME
Currency
Shilling kenyan
BEST TIME TO VISIT Kenya
Kenya (Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Mombasa):
Best Time: June to October, January to February
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Climate:
- Kenya enjoys a tropical climate, with regional variations due to its diverse geography. The best time to visit most of Kenya is during the dry season (June to October and January to February), which coincides with the Great Migration in Maasai Mara and offers excellent wildlife viewing.
- Worst Time: The rainy seasons, particularly from March to May, bring heavy showers and muddy conditions, making travel and wildlife viewing more challenging. The short rains in November are less intense, but still bring some inconveniences.
Nairobi and Central Kenya:
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Coastal Kenya (Mombasa, Diani, Malindi):
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Key:
- Green: Best time to visit.
- Orange: Average time to visit, decent weather but with some drawbacks.
- ⭕ Red: Worst time to visit, due to extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or high humidity.
This guide should help you plan your visit to Kenya, ensuring you experience the country's diverse attractions in the best possible conditions.
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