Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Weather & Climate

141 Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safaris

Expert

By Anthony Ham

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Climate Chart Ol Pejeta Conservancy – 1,748-2,033m / 5,735-6,670ft

Due to the high altitude, Ol Pejeta Conservancy experiences a mild climate. Temperatures are fairly constant all year. Daytime temperatures are in the mid-twenties Celsius (seventies to low eighties Fahrenheit), while nights are cooler. Warm clothes for game drives are essential. The main wet period (the long rains) is from March to May, and there is a shorter wet period (the short rains) that peaks in November.

Dry Season –June to September

The Dry season has mostly sunny days, although rainfall is possible at any time. Temperatures of around 23°C/73°F are common. Nighttime and early mornings are cold, with temperatures around 10°C/50°F.

June & July – Conditions at this time of year are very pleasant in Ol Pejeta with an average afternoon temperature of 23°C/73°F. Overall it is generally sunny with an occasional burst of rain.
August & September – These months are similar when it comes to temperatures: in the afternoon it will normally get to 23°C/73°F. Rains increase a little in August.

Wet Season –October to May

Even though the Wet season is between October and May, a drier period from December to February separates the short rains and long rains. Overcast days are not unusual.

October & November – ‘Short rains’ – It normally starts raining in October. The temperature in the afternoon averages a very pleasant 24°C/75°F.
December, January & February – These are the months separating the short and long rains when it is much drier. The exact timing differs each year and it will still be wet some days.
March, April & May – ‘Long rains’ – April sees the most rainfall. Although it doesn’t rain for the whole day, tracks might become challenging to navigate. It is chilly in the morning with average temperatures of about 11°C/52°F.