Maasai Mara, Kenya: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Famous reserve for the great wildebeest migration. Best for: safari fans, photographers.
The best months for vitamin D in Maasai Mara are February, March, May to December, when a full dose takes about 5 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy in January and in April.
Maasai Mara month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 26°C | 21/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.2 h | 9.3 | 6 min | 30°C | 4/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.3 h | 9.9 | 5 min | 31°C | 6/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 27°C | 20/30 |
| May | Excellent | 7.8 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 27°C | 11/30 |
| June | Excellent | 7.7 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 28°C | 1/30 |
| July | Excellent | 6.6 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 29°C | 5/30 |
| August | Excellent | 7.2 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 30°C | 2/30 |
| September | Excellent | 6.9 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 31°C | 4/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.2 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 31°C | 7/30 |
| November | Excellent | 6.5 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 28°C | 14/30 |
| December | Excellent | 7.5 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 27°C | 12/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Maasai Mara
Famous reserve for the great wildebeest migration. Warm, humid coast all year, with rainy seasons in April to May and November. Safari is best in the dry months of July to October. Roads between destinations can be slow.
In Maasai Mara afternoon highs average from 26°C in January to 31°C in March. The wettest month is January (about 21 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is June (1). Midday UV peaks at 9.9 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
This place is inland, so it does not count towards the country rating.
Questions about Maasai Mara
When is the best time to visit Maasai Mara for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Maasai Mara are February, March, May to December, when a full dose takes about 5 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Maasai Mara?
Afternoon highs average from 26°C in January to 31°C in March. The wettest month is January, with about 21 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Maasai Mara?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy in January and in April.