Shanzu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Shanzu maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Shanzu temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in March. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 23°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Shanzu experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1014 mm of precipitation annually. Shanzu can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 226 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 19 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Shanzu 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
Shanzu experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.2 hours daily sunshine in October, it dips to 6.7 hours in May, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 25°C in July to 28°C in February.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Shanzu.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 82%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. 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 3 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in November and highest during May and June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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7 m/s
6 m/s
5 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Shanzu in Kenya
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January and February.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and May.
March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 226 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 19 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.
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