Athi River Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 14°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. 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 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. 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 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
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in May, June, July and August and higher in January, February, March, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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7 m/s
7 m/s
7 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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:
Yes, the months of July and September are very dry.
February has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 145 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.
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