Kenya Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Kenya over the year. What is the best time to visit Kenya?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Kenya over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Kenya ranges from mixed in Lodwar to excellent in Nairobi. The temperatures range from high in Nyeri with 23°C (73°F) to extremely high in Lodwar with 37°C (99°F).

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In February the weather in Kenya ranges from mixed in Koito to excellent in Nairobi. The temperatures range from high in Nyeri with 24°C (75°F) to extremely high in Lodwar with 38°C (100°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Kenya. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In March the weather in Kenya ranges from less favorable in Koito to excellent in Nairobi. The temperatures range from high in Nyeri with 24°C (75°F) to extremely high in Mandera with 38°C (100°F).

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In April the weather in Kenya ranges from less favorable in Kisumu to very good in Nairobi. The temperatures range from high in Nyeri with 22°C (72°F) to extremely high in Garissa with 36°C (97°F).

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In May the weather in Kenya ranges from less favorable in Mombasa to excellent in Nairobi. The temperatures range from pleasant in Naivasha with 21°C (70°F) to extremely high in Lodwar with 36°C (97°F).

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In June the weather in Kenya ranges from mixed in Eldoret to excellent in Nairobi. The temperatures range from pleasant in Naivasha with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Lodwar with 35°C (95°F).

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In July the weather in Kenya ranges from less favorable in Eldoret to excellent in Nairobi. The temperatures range from pleasant in Nyeri with 19°C (66°F) to very high in Lodwar with 34°C (93°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Kenya.

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In August the weather in Kenya ranges from less favorable in Eldoret to excellent in Nairobi. The temperatures range from pleasant in Nyeri with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Lodwar with 35°C (95°F).

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In September the weather in Kenya ranges from mixed in Eldoret to excellent in Nairobi. The temperatures range from pleasant in Nyeri with 21°C (70°F) to extremely high in Lodwar with 36°C (97°F).

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In October the weather in Kenya ranges from less favorable in Nanyuki to excellent in Nairobi. The temperatures range from pleasant in Nyeri with 22°C (72°F) to extremely high in Lodwar with 36°C (97°F).

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In November the weather in Kenya ranges from mixed in Kisumu to excellent in Ngong. The temperatures range from pleasant in Nyeri with 21°C (70°F) to extremely high in Lodwar with 35°C (95°F).

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In December the weather in Kenya ranges from mixed in Lodwar to excellent in Nairobi. The temperatures range from high in Nyeri with 22°C (72°F) to extremely high in Lodwar with 36°C (97°F).

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