Maasai Mara weather in May
May in Maasai Mara: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Maasai Mara · #176 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Maasai Mara climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 44 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Maasai Mara in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Maasai Mara?
- May in Maasai Mara: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Maasai Mara on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Maasai Mara in May?
- In May, Maasai Mara averages a daily high of 25.9°C and a low of 15.5°C, with about 43.9 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Maasai Mara in May?
- Maasai Mara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in May.