Maasai Mara weather in October

October in Maasai Mara: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Maasai Mara · #126 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Maasai Mara climate normals — October

Daytime high29°C / 84°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low17°C / 62°F
Feels like (high)29°C / 84°F
Rainfall39 mm / 1.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity47%🍃 comfortable
Dew point10°C / 50°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 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 October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Maasai Mara?
October in Maasai Mara: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Maasai Mara on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Maasai Mara in October?
In October, Maasai Mara averages a daily high of 28.8°C and a low of 16.5°C, with about 38.7 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Maasai Mara in October?
Maasai Mara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in October.

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