Nakuru Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Nakuru has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Nakuru temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in March to a comfortable 23°C in the coolest month, August.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 12°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Nakuru experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1171 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Nakuru shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in April, with an average of 176 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 30 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Nakuru 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
Nakuru 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nakuru.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 68%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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 Nakuru in Kenya
During the months of 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.
March has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 176 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 245 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.
