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Ukunda Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Ukunda has a steady warm climate throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Ukunda temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in February to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, August.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 23°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Ukunda experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1123 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Ukunda shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in May, with an average of 251 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 22 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ukunda 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

Ukunda offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between October (9.2 hours daily) and May (6.7 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Mombasa, Kenya (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Mombasa, Kenya (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ukunda.

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
Data from: Mombasa, Kenya (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Forecast for Ukunda

Wed   Jan 15
31°C | 24°C
NE 6 m/s
1.2 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
31°C | 25°C
NE 5 m/s
1.5 mm
partly cloudy and chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
32°C | 24°C
E 4 m/s
1.3 mm
partly cloudy and chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Ukunda in Kenya

The best time to visit is during the drier months: January and February.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Ukunda?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and May.
  • Which is the hottest month in Ukunda?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Ukunda?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ukunda?
    May tops the wettest month list with 251 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ukunda?
    February is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ukunda?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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