Historical monthly weather
Sweet spotPeak Jan, Feb, Sep. Go in Mar, Aug, Oct for similar weather.
Sunny share of daylightSep · 62%
WarmestFeb · 90°F
WettestNov
Best windowJun–Oct
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
Arid north with its own special five: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, oryx and Somali ostrich.
Best time to visit
Aim for Jun–Oct, the 5 months that line up best.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Samburu National Reserve?
The best time to visit Samburu National Reserve is June–October, in Kenya.
Where is Samburu National Reserve?
Samburu National Reserve is in Kenya.
What is Samburu National Reserve known for?
Arid north with its own special five: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, oryx and Somali ostrich.
