Ruiru Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
With consistently stable weather, Ruiru, Kenya, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 26°C (79°F), ranging from 28°C (82°F) in February to 23°C (73°F) in July.
Ruiru sees a moderate amount of rainfall, totalling around 809 mm (32 in) per year. It experiences a distinct dry season from July to September, creating some seasonal variation. Sunshine peaks in January, when the city sees around 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Ruiru
The climate in Ruiru remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 23°C (73°F) during cooler months like July.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 17°C (63°F) in February to around 13°C (55°F) during July.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Ruiru
Generally, Ruiru experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 809 mm (32 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, April it receives high rainfall, averaging 155 mm (6.1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month September brings less rainfall, with 22 mm (0.9 in) over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ruiru Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Ruiru
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Ruiru by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ruiru.
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
Wind Speed in Ruiru
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 5 m/s (10 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June, July and August and highest during January, February, March, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Ruiru 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Ruiru
During January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Ruiru experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 23°C (74°F) and 28°C (83°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 22 mm (0.9 in) and 140 mm (5.5 in). Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
