The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Yala, 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.
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Yala are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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27°C | 71mm | 9.2hrs | 12.9hrs |
The climate in Yala during January can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Yala, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Yala and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Yala with around 71mm 2.8 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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27°C | 106mm | 9.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
February in Yala is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
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 Yala.
February is in the winter in Yala and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Yala with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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27°C | 151mm | 8.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Yala is characteristically warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yala for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Yala and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Yala with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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26°C | 262mm | 7.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
Yala's weather in April is typically warm and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yala for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Yala and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Yala with around 262mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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25°C | 254mm | 7.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
May is a very wet month in Yala and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yala for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Yala and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Yala with around 254mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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24°C | 139mm | 7.8hrs | 12.9hrs |
Warm and wet weather often prevails in Yala during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yala for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Yala and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Yala with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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24°C | 109mm | 7.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
July in Yala is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Yala.
July is in the summer in Yala and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Yala with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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25°C | 167mm | 7.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Yala is characteristically warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yala for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Yala and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Yala with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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26°C | 149mm | 8hrs | 12.8hrs |
Yala's weather in September is typically warm and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yala for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Yala and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Yala with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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26°C | 145mm | 8hrs | 12.8hrs |
October is a wet month in Yala and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yala for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Yala and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Yala with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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26°C | 160mm | 7.9hrs | 12.9hrs |
November is a wet month in Yala and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Yala for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Yala and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Yala with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
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26°C | 108mm | 8.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
December in Yala is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
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 Yala.
December is in the winter in Yala and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Yala with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Hottest month: | March | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
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Driest month: | January | 71mm 2.8ins |
Sunniest month: | January | 9.2hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
Wettest month: | April | 262mm 10.3ins |
Warmest sea: | April | 29°C 84.2°F |