Ruiru Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Ruiru remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around 13°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. 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 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. 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 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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June, July and August and highest during January, February, March, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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5 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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:
February has an average maximum temperature of 28°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 155 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.
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