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Garissa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Garissa experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 22°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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. For more details, please visit our Garissa Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average humidity

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Garissa.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 61%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 53%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Average wind speed

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, April, November and December and higher in May, June, July, August, September and October.

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)

Forecast for Garissa

Wed   Jan 15
36°C | 22°C
E 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
36°C | 22°C
NE 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
36°C | 22°C
E 1 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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