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Gilgil Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Gilgil is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Gilgil experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in February to a pleasant 20°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

Gilgil has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1245 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Gilgil shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in April, with an average of 184 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 48 mm of rainfall over 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gilgil Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Gilgil 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

Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Forecast for Gilgil

Wed   Jan 15
27°C | 9°C
N 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
26°C | 8°C
N 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
27°C | 10°C
NW 3 m/s
0.3 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Gilgil in Kenya

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Gilgil?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and November.
  • Which is the warmest month in Gilgil?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gilgil?
    The coldest month is September with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gilgil?
    April tops the wettest month list with 184 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gilgil?
    February is the driest month with 48 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Gilgil?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 245 hours of sunshine.

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