Kenya Weather by Month – Climate & Best Time to Visit

Kenya in January

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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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Kenya in February

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.

Find more detailed climate information for Kenya in February here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in February: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in February: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Kenya in March

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).

Find more detailed climate information for Kenya in March here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Kenya in April

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).

Find more detailed climate information for Kenya in April here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in April: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in April: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Kenya in May

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).

Find more detailed climate information for Kenya in May here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Kenya in June

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).

Find more detailed climate information for Kenya in June here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in June: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in June: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Kenya in July

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.

Find more detailed climate information for Kenya in July here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in July: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in July: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Kenya in August

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).

Find more detailed climate information for Kenya in August here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Kenya in September

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).

Find more detailed climate information for Kenya in September here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in September: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in September: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Kenya in October

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).

Find more detailed climate information for Kenya in October here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Kenya in November

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).

Find more detailed climate information for Kenya in November here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in November: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in November: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Kenya in December

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).

Find more detailed climate information for Kenya in December here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Kenya Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Kenya in January

Kenya in February

Kenya in March

Kenya in April

Kenya in May

Kenya in June

Kenya in July

Kenya in August

Kenya in September

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