Maasai Mara weather in August

August in Maasai Mara: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Maasai Mara · #97 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Maasai Mara climate normals — August

Daytime high27°C / 81°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low15°C / 60°F
Feels like (high)27°C / 81°F
Rainfall13 mm / 0.5 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity50%🍃 comfortable
Dew point10°C / 49°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)40🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Maasai Mara in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Maasai Mara?
August in Maasai Mara: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Maasai Mara on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Maasai Mara in August?
In August, Maasai Mara averages a daily high of 27.2°C and a low of 15.4°C, with about 12.9 mm of rain over roughly 3.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Maasai Mara in August?
Maasai Mara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in August.

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