Kikuyu Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Kikuyu remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°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 16°C (61°F) in February to 13°C (55°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Kikuyu has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 722 mm (28 in) of rainfall annually. Kikuyu can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 135 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 21 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Kikuyu Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Kikuyu 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 Kikuyu.

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