Lake Nakuru National Park Climate by Month
Lake Nakuru National Park maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Lake Nakuru National Park temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in February to a pleasant 22°C in the coolest month, August. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 12°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Lake Nakuru National Park experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1161 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Lake Nakuru National Park shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in April, with an average of 174 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 32 mm of rainfall over 10 rainy days.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
Lake Nakuru National Park offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between January (8.2 hours daily) and November (5.5 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya
During the months of January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and November.
February has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is September with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 174 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 32 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 245 hours of sunshine.
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