When to go to Kenya
Kenya is a dry country with 75% of its area classed as arid or semi-arid. While there are regional variations in temperature and rainfall, the climate can be divided into two belts.
'Inland' Kenya (including the Rift Valley and Central Highlands) has an idyllic climate with daytime temperatures averaging 20C and cooler nights. The "short rains" fall from late October to December and the "long rains" from March to May.
The coastal strip is hot and humid all year round, with daytime temperatures ranging from 26C to 32C and 70% humidity. The heat is pleasantly tempered by the monsoon winds that blow from the southeast from April to July and the northeast from September to March.
When to go to Zanzibar Archipelago
Zanzibar has a pleasant tropical climate. As it is near the equator there is little temperature fluctuation between summer and winter, with temperatures ranging from about 25C to 30C all year round. It is generally hotter and more humid than the inland areas of mainland Tanzania particularly in our winter months.
As with the mainland, Zanzibar's rain falls mainly between November and May. The rains can be divided into the short rains (November and December) and long rains (February to early May). During the short rains downpours tend to be quick before the sun comes out again. During the long rains downpours can last for hours or even days and we do not recommend travel during this time.