Garissa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Garissa, Kenya, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 35°C (95°F), peaking in March at 37°C (99°F) and dipping in August to 32°C (90°F).
The city tends toward dry conditions, with around 296 mm (12 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry season from May to March. May is the sunniest month, averaging 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Garissa
With minimal seasonal shifts, Garissa experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C (99°F) in March to a very warm 32°C (90°F) in the coolest month, August.
Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in March to around 22°C (72°F) during the colder months.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Garissa
With annual rainfall averaging 296 mm (12 in), Garissa maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Garissa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.2 mm (0.2 in) 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 Hours in Garissa
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Garissa by Month
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
Wind Speed in Garissa
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in January, February, March, April, November and December and higher in May, June, July, August, September and October. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Garissa 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Garissa
With its warm weather, Garissa experiences temperatures from 32°C (90°F) to 37°C (99°F) throughout the year. February, June, July, August and September offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
