Kisumu Climate by Month
Kisumu has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
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 day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Kisumu experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in February to a comfortable 26°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 19°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kisumu has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1907 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Kisumu shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in April, with an average of 304 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 90 mm of rainfall over 13 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Kisumu in Kenya
Kisumu has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 29°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Kisumu occurs in the months of March, April, May, October, November and December.
February has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 304 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 90 mm of precipitation.
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