Athi River Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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. 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

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

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

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)