Elmenteita Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Elmenteita maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Elmenteita experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in February to a pleasant 21°C in the coolest month, September.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 11°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Elmenteita has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1093 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Elmenteita shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in April, with an average of 165 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 35 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. 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 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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Elmenteita in Kenya
During the months of January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, March and April.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and November.
February has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is September with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 165 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 245 hours of sunshine.
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