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Ruiru Climate by Month

The weather in Ruiru is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Ruiru remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 23°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around 13°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Ruiru experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 809 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, April receives high rainfall, averaging 155 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, September brings less rainfall, with 22 mm over 5 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ruiru. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (17 KM, 11 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Ruiru in Kenya

During the months of May, June, July, August, September, 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ruiru?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ruiru?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ruiru?
    April tops the wettest month list with 155 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ruiru?
    September is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ruiru?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Ruiru

    Sat   Dec 14
    28°C | 16°C
    NE 11 km/h
    0.2 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and chance of slight rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    28°C | 17°C
    NE 18 km/h
    0.4 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    27°C | 16°C
    NE 22 km/h
    0.9 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain