When is the best time to go to Magadi

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Magadi, Kenya. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Magadi weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Magadi are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Magadi January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 46mm 10.1hrs 13hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Magadi and the temperature is generally very hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Magadi, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Magadi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Magadi with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Magadi weather in January »

February

Magadi February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 50mm 10hrs 12.9hrs

February in Magadi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Magadi, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Magadi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Magadi with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Magadi weather in February »

March

Magadi March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 78mm 9.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Magadi is characteristically very hot and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Magadi.

March is in the fall / autumn in Magadi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Magadi with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Magadi weather in March »

April

Magadi April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 107mm 8.4hrs 12.8hrs

Magadi's weather in April is typically very hot and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Magadi for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Magadi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Magadi with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Magadi weather in April »

May

Magadi May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 48mm 7.9hrs 12.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Magadi and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Magadi.

May is in the fall / autumn in Magadi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Magadi with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Magadi weather in May »

June

Magadi June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 8mm 7.4hrs 13hrs

June is a very dry month in Magadi and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Magadi, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Magadi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Magadi with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Magadi weather in June »

July

Magadi July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 5mm 6.9hrs 12.9hrs

July in Magadi is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Magadi, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Magadi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Magadi with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Magadi weather in July »

August

Magadi August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 5mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Magadi is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Magadi, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Magadi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Magadi with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Magadi weather in August »

September

Magadi September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 10mm 8.5hrs 12.8hrs

Magadi's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Magadi, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Magadi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Magadi with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Magadi weather in September »

October

Magadi October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 21mm 9.4hrs 12.8hrs

October is a dry month in Magadi and the temperature is generally very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Magadi, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Magadi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Magadi with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Magadi weather in October »

November

Magadi November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 42mm 8.8hrs 13hrs

November in Magadi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Magadi, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Magadi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Magadi with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Magadi weather in November »

December

Magadi December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 52mm 9.3hrs 12.9hrs

December in Magadi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Magadi, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Magadi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Magadi with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Magadi weather in December »

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Magadi weather stats

Magadi weather statistics
Hottest month: February 36°C 96.8°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: January 10.1hrs
Coldest month: July 31.1°C 88°F
Wettest month: April 107mm 4.2ins
Warmest sea: April 29°C 84.2°F
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