Kikuyu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kikuyu has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Kikuyu remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°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 13°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Kikuyu has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 722 mm of rainfall annually. Kikuyu can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 135 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 21 mm of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy 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
Sunshine over the year
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. 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 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
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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 Kikuyu in Kenya
During the months of May, June, July, August, September and November 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:
February has an average maximum temperature of 29°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 135 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.
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