Elmenteita Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Elmenteita experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in February to a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in the coolest month, September.

Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in February to around 11°C (52°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Elmenteita has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1093 mm (43 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Elmenteita shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in April, the wettest month, with an average of 165 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 35 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Elmenteita Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Elmenteita 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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Elmenteita.

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