When to go · Naivasha
Naivasha, month by month
The best months for Naivasha: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Apr.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant)). Across Kenya: Short dry season: good game viewing, green landscapes, Christmas crowds gone after the first week.28 °C (82 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant)). Across Kenya: Hot and dry; one of the best months for Amboseli and the coast.28 °C (82 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant)). Across Kenya: Long rains begin late in the month; low-season rates and quiet parks.27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 4 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilAvoidOutside the best window (All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant)). Across Kenya: Wettest month: some Mara camps and coast hotels close; roads turn to mud.25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant)). Across Kenya: Rain eases toward month end; green season deals, but check which camps are open.23 °C (73 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Naivasha's best window: All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant).22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyGreatInside Naivasha's best window: All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant).21 °C (70 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Naivasha's best window: All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant).22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Naivasha's best window: All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant).24 °C (75 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 4 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- OctoberGreatInside Naivasha's best window: All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant).26 °C (79 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 3 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant)). Across Kenya: Short rains: afternoon showers, fewer visitors, parks still open.27 °C (81 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant)). Across Kenya: Short rains early in the month; coast and lodges full over Christmas.28 °C (82 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Naivasha, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jul: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Jul: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 6
Jul: 5 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Medium
Jul: High
Prices
Jun: Medium
Jul: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jul: 0
June: Inside Naivasha's best window: All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant).
July: Inside Naivasha's best window: All year (dry season Jun–Oct is especially pleasant).
Naivasha: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.