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Athi River Climate by Month

Athi River has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Athi River remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 23°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 14°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Athi River has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 740 mm of rainfall annually. Athi River can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 145 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 17 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (16 KM, 10 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Athi River in Kenya

During the months of May, June, July, August, September, 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:
  • Does Athi River have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of July and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Athi River?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Athi River?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Athi River?
    April tops the wettest month list with 145 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Athi River?
    September is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Athi River?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Athi River

    Thu   Dec 12
    26°C | 16°C
    NE 22 km/h
    0.5 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    28°C | 16°C
    NE 22 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    28°C | 17°C
    NE 22 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain