Picking between the dry and the rainy season in ghana. It starts in december and stretches up to march, but the sand fog turns the air into a disaster. If the rainy season starts the end of march, it can look like an average month, but the first. Climate prediction centers africa hazards outlook may 14 may. During the wet season daytime temperatures are between 24c75f and 27c81f at higher altitudes. I have been told that this is the rainy season and that it will rain all month long,this is our first trip. I have no doubts about how the 300,000 inhabitants of the mandera triangle must feel. Tanzanias weather rainy season in tanzania altezza travel. Rainy season sees fresh locust invasion in kenya news ghana. In late 2010 and early 2011, both rainy seasons brought scant rain to the region, which led devastating drought across several countries in 2011. Two failed rainy seasons lead to drought in horn of africa. Set against the magnificent backdrop of snowcapped mt.
Masai mara national reserve is an extraordinary wilderness travel destination in southwestern kenya that offers an ideal climate and exceptional yearround game viewing. First, season of long rains lasts from april to june and the other one. Uganda has a springlike climate year round and has a less obvious wet and dry season. Kenya, on the other hand, has dry and rainy seasons. August the great migration fills the mara plains and schools out, so the park roads are full of. The maasai mara, laikipia, and lewa areas are dropdead gorgeous at the end of the year. May marks the cessation of the long rains season over several parts of the country except for the. The rainy season in kenya is coming to an end in the middle of december.
Janfeb is the calving season for wildebeest, zebra, and some hoofed species. Extensive flooding along the tana river in eastern kenya also left thousands homeless and caused extensive property damage. The best time to go to kenya weather and climate expert africa. Best time to visit kenya climate guide audley travel. Swarms of locusts are ravaging crops in parts of northern kenya, central and breadbaskets in the. The southern africa rainy season typically lasts from october to april and reaches maximum strength between november and march. Theres great biological activity in the reserves, beautiful green landscapes and panoramas.
Rainy season kenya tanzania kenya lonely planet forum. Where gorilla travel is concerned, keep in mind that bwindi national park is a rain forest at considerable elevation and can be wet and cool at any time of year. In iringa, the climate is similar, but it is a bit cooler, since the city is located at 1,400 meters 4,600 feet above sea level, and therefore its never excessively hot, while it can be a bit cold at night, especially from may to september. Best time to visit kenya weather climate game viewing. Temperatures vary hugely with altitude and location, but its usually a fine, clear sky and sunny weather its a great time to visit.
The winds determine the onset of kenyas two rainy seasons, with the hot northeast monsoon or kaskazi blowing dry air in from the persian gulf from november to. Average temperatures range from 68 to 104 degrees fahrenheit 20 to 40 degrees celsius. Temperatures vary hugely with altitude and location, but its usually a fine, clear sky and sunny weather its a great time to visit tanzania. Lush and green in the rainy winter season, the stunning vistas are not the typical brown savanna scenery you might picture on safari.
The wet season sometimes called the rainy season is the time of year when most of a regions average annual rainfall occurs. The entire scope of the falls is best viewed at the end of the dry season september to november, when the water level is at its lowest. The best time to go on safari in africa by month the. When it comes to rain, the highlands of western kenya have one rainy season that spans from march to september. What is the weather, climate and geography like in kenya. The climate in the northern frontier is less similar to other locations that you may visit during your wilderness safari in kenya. Furthermore, some areas west of the rift valley experience one long rainy season. Generally speaking, the north, northeast and east of kenya is arid, most of it very, while much of central kenya, some of the mid south borderlands, the coastal hinterlands and the coast proper north of malindi are semiarid. This period is characterized by the southwest monsoons, which rejuvenate the pasture land. The weather in kenya can very simply be divided into 2 categories when it is dry, and when it is rainy. In the 201617 short rainy season, a very severe drought has affected much of northern kenya and the klip policy has triggered drought payouts in 62 88% of the 70 insured units across the six counties, with total payouts valued at nearly ksh. The long dry season lasts throughout june, july, august, september and october is when rainfall is unusual, even on the islands. I am going to kenya in may for 2 wks nayali and tsavoour travel agent recommended that we go in may so upon his recomendation we booked. Livestock raiding and rainfall variability in northern kenya carol r.
The average daytime temperatures remain quite comfortable while the nights are much cooler. Kenyas weather is dictated by monsoon winds, which help to make the high temperatures of the coast more bearable. The masai mara offers great wildlife viewing throughout the year. This should be the rainy season even here in arid and drought stricken northern kenya. When is the best visiting time to go to masai mara in kenya. Safari destinations are greener and less crowded during these periods, while accommodation and tours are often cheaper if theyre operating. The average daytime temperature is around 77 f 25 c from june to august while the. Best time to visit diani beach climate chart and table. The short rains season is not pronounced in the northern part of the coast see lamu, and its a bit more evident in malindi and mombasa, with some showers in. We hope youll join the conversation by posting to an open topic or starting a new one. Since rainfall in diani during the rainy season usually starts in the afternoon and often even occurs at night, the southern coast of. Tanzania is situated very close to the equator, due to which the weather here is rather stable with a comfortable and well balanced climate. The country is crossed by equator so climate here is rather stable with minor seasonal changes. Seasonal climatic changes are controlled by the largescale pressure systems of the western indian ocean and adjacent landmasses.
The winds also influence the countrys rainy seasons, the longest of which lasts from april to june. At the end of the first rainy season of 2009, satellite observations revealed that plant growthboth crops and natural vegetationacross kenya was significantly lower than normal, a harbinger of the unfolding disaster. First, season of long rains lasts from april to june and the other one, season of short showers, is between october and december. Rainy season in kenya rainy season in maldives rainy season in mauritius rainy season in morocco rainy season in mozambique rainy season in nigeria. In the far northwest, the two rainy seasons are practically connected, in fact, it rains even in january and february, when rainfall amounts to 100150 millimeters 46 inches per month depending on the area. Straddling the equator, there is little yearround fluctuation in temperature. May marks the cessation of the long rains season over several parts of the. The short rains season is not pronounced in the northern part of the coast see lamu, and its a bit more evident in malindi and mombasa, with some showers in october and november, usually not intense. Apr 14, 2020 kenya is experiencing a new round of locust infestation following the onset of the long rain season, which has seen vegetation flourish, giving the insects a new lease of life. Northern kenya is a fairly arid region with little rainfall and abundant sunshine year round. Swarms of locusts are ravaging crops in parts of northern kenya, central and breadbaskets in the rift valley, putting the east african nation at risk of food scarcity at. Generally speaking, the north, northeast and east of kenya is arid, most of it very, while much of central kenya, some of the mid south borderlands, the coastal hinterlands and. Since rainfall in diani during the rainy season usually starts in the afternoon and often even occurs at night, the southern coast of kenya is a real yearround destination. Ember, teferi abate adem and ian skoggard human relations area files at yale university.
In the semiarid horn of africa, rain comes in two seasons. Nairobi and north western kenya are likely to experience slightly enhanced. Kenya is experiencing a new round of locust infestation following the onset of the long rain season, which has seen vegetation flourish, giving the insects a new lease of life. Now, indonesia is a huge country, and, say, in northern sumatra, the rains usually start in october and last until january, while in the southern parts of the region, the pattern switches to novemberfebruary. July kenyas cool season sets in, with the highlands sometimes rather grey, but wildebeest, migrating from the serengeti, start arriving in the maasai mara. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Kenya weather conditions temperature and climate in kenya. During november and december theres another rainy season. Swarms of locusts are ravaging crops in parts of northern kenya, central and breadbaskets in the rift valley, putting the east african. Kenya s weather is dictated by monsoon winds, which help to make the high temperatures of the coast more bearable. The winds also influence the countrys rainy seasons, the. The main rainy season, referred to as the gu, lasts from april to june. Central kenya including nairobi and north western kenya are likely to experience slightly enhanced rainfall. Eastern plateaus, the coast and the lake basin have two rainy seasons with the short rains coming from october to december and the long rains extending from march to june.
While the rainy season is great for birdwatching in zambia, bad weather can make some roads impassable. The maasai mara, laikipia, and lewa areas are dropdead gorgeous at the end. When is the best visiting time to go to northern frontier in kenya. Learn more about the climate in kenya and utilise our kenyan expertise to. The northern and eastern shores of the country are washed by the caribbean sea, and the southwest by the pacific ocean. In addition, enormous discounts and very favourable offers are possible in ukunda during the two rainy seasons. Average daily high temperature is 73 degrees fahrenheit. The dry season extends from june to october, and the two rainy seasons are usually from. Mature swarms are still over kenya, ethiopia, somalia and uganda. One of the most delightful rainy season discoveries is that its birthing time for many of the. A second rainy period occurs in the boreal fall over much of the region, although central and northern ethiopia has only one summer rainy season. Most locations receive more than 75% of their annual rainfall during this 7month period, with some parts in the northwest receiving more than 90% of their normal annual rainfall. Severe drought gripped much of east africa when the rainy season in march through june produced very little rain.
From december to march, northeast winds predominate north of the equator, while south to southeast winds dominate south of it. Climate prediction centers africa hazards outlook may 14. The term green season is also sometimes used as a euphemism by tourist authorities. In the peak of the rainy season, most other parks, especially in the highlands and along the coast, can be problematic with regards to heat, humidity and continuous rain. The cool, dry season of may through august is recommended for gameviewing. In kenya, this second season is termed the short rains. However, it must be said that it depends on the year.
And dont pay much attention to what folks are saying. Kenya, this renowned wildlife conservancy has some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing that kenya has to offer. From december to march, northeast winds predominate north of the equator, while south to southeast. Find out the best time to visit kenya with details on climate, seasons and events from audley specialists. In this area of the country the climate is very dry and arid, with high temperatures. Northern kenya sees most of its heavy in rain during the short rains in november. Mar 24, 2020 in kenya, the rainy and cold season tends to be when people get sick from colds and flu and there is fear the same might hold for coronavirus disease, also called covid19. Feb 21, 2017 in the 201617 short rainy season, a very severe drought has affected much of northern kenya and the klip policy has triggered drought payouts in 62 88% of the 70 insured units across the six counties, with total payouts valued at nearly ksh. These months are fairly dry, although rain may occur locally. The semiarid and arid regions of northern, northeastern, and southern kenya have high temperatures but very erratic precipitation. The best time to go to kenya weather and climate expert. The scenery is lush and emerald but that makes it a bit tougher to spot game. In the peak of the rainy season, most other parks, especially in the highlands and along the coast, can be problematic with regards to heat, humidity and. Asecondrainyperiodoccurs in the boreal fall over much of the region, although central and northern ethiopia has only one summer rainy season.
If you want to really appreciate the country, its better to visit during the rainy season in ghana. The low season offers distinct advantages in east africas top destinations masai mara and serengeti. In southern ethiopia the second rainy season is keremt, and in southern somalia it is deyr. There is a second, shorter rainy season in november and december. Average daily high temperature is 84 degrees fahrenheit. These months are the heavier rainy season, and road conditions can become difficult.
Northern tanzania and kenya experience two rainy seasons. The winds determine the onset of kenyas two rainy seasons, with the hot northeast monsoon or kaskazi blowing dry air in from the persian gulf from november to marchapril and the warm, moist kusi monsoon blowing in from the southeast from aprilmay to october. April to late may also known as the big rainy season. The hottest months are january and february when the average daytime range is 2433c 5291f with peaks of up to 40c104f in the far north. Overall, the northern parts of the country are a lot drier because of the proximity to sahara. In kenya, the rainy and cold season tends to be when people get sick from colds and flu and there is fear the same might hold for coronavirus disease, also called covid19.
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