When to go · Narok
Narok, month by month
The best months for Narok: Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Apr, May.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Narok's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara).26 °C (79 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryGreatInside Narok's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara).27 °C (81 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara)). Across Kenya: Long rains begin late in the month; low-season rates and quiet parks.26 °C (79 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (long rains; roads to the Mara can be muddy).24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 12 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (long rains; roads to the Mara can be muddy).23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Narok's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara).22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyGreatInside Narok's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara).22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Narok's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara).23 °C (73 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Narok's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara).25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 4 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- OctoberGreatInside Narok's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara).25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara)). Across Kenya: Short rains: afternoon showers, fewer visitors, parks still open.24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara)). Across Kenya: Short rains early in the month; coast and lodges full over Christmas.25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Narok, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Feb: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Feb: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 5
Feb: 5
Crowds
Jan: Medium
Feb: Medium
Prices
Jan: Medium
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Narok's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara).
February: Inside Narok's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb (dry seasons; same as the Mara).
Narok: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.