Athi River Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Athi River, Kenya, enjoys a steady climate throughout the year, with daytime temperatures typically around 26°C (79°F). February is the warmest month at 28°C (82°F), while July is the coolest at 23°C (73°F).
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 740 mm (29 in), with April being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from June to September. The most sunshine falls in January, with an average of 9.6 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Athi River
The temperature in Athi River remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 23°C (73°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in February to 14°C (57°F) in July.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Athi River
Generally, Athi River has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 740 mm (29 in) of rainfall annually. Athi River can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 145 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (September), you will experience much drier conditions, with 17 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Athi River 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 Athi River
Athi River can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Athi River by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Athi River.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 78%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Athi River
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in May, June, July and August and higher in January, February, March, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Athi River 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Athi River
Athi River offers comfortable weather throughout the entire year, with temperatures consistently ranging from 23°C (74°F) to 28°C (83°F) across all twelve months. This exceptional climate stability makes it a year-round destination, though the drier months provide the best visiting conditions.Rainfall varies from 17 mm (0.7 in) in September to 145 mm (5.7 in) in April. The drier months like September offer the most pleasant conditions for exploring the area. 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.
