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Garissa Climate by Month

Garissa has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It's weather is marked by below-average rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Garissa experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in March to a very warm 32°C in the coolest month, August. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 22°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

With annual rainfall averaging 296 mm, Garissa maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Garissa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in November, with an average of 82 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.2 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

If you're planning a trip to Garissa, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in May at 9.4 hours daily and a slight dip to 7.8 hours in February, it maintains a sunny destination year-round.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Garissa in Kenya

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Garissa have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of February, May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Garissa?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Garissa?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Garissa?
    November tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Garissa?
    July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Garissa?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Garissa

    Thu   Nov 21
    34°C | 25°C
    SW 11 km/h
    0.5 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    36°C | 24°C
    S 11 km/h
    3.4 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Nov 23
    35°C | 25°C
    NE 7 km/h
    4.8 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder