Destination

Amboseli National Park

Kenya

Best timeJan–Feb & Jun–Oct

Set inKenya

In season~84°F high

Climate63–86°F

CurrencyKES

LanguageSwahili

TimezoneUTC+03:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Amboseli National Park

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 45%

WarmestFeb · 86°F

WettestApr

Best windowJan–Feb & Jun–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Big-tusked elephants with Kilimanjaro behind them. The single most photographed sightline in Africa.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jan–Feb & Jun–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Mount Kilimanjaro

Nairobi National Park

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Amboseli National Park?

The best time to visit Amboseli National Park is January–February & June–October, in Kenya.

Where is Amboseli National Park?

Amboseli National Park is in Kenya.

What is Amboseli National Park known for?

Big-tusked elephants with Kilimanjaro behind them. The single most photographed sightline in Africa.

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