Eastern Region Weather & Climate: Kenya

Climate by month across Eastern Region, Kenya, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Eastern Region

Eastern Region in Kenya sees its peak temperatures in February (28°C (82°F)) and its coolest in July (23°C (73°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Machakos, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Eastern Region, during the months of January, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) to 27°C (81°F).

Precipitation in Eastern Region varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in November with 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while July stays relatively dry with 12 mm (0.5 in). The period of July, August and September is the driest, with precipitation levels below 15 mm (0.6 in).

For those seeking sunshine, January usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore Eastern Region by month

Popular cities by month

Compare cities per month. Toggle cities on/off.

Machakos Kitui
Day temperature (°C)
Monthly rainfall (mm)
Monthly sunshine (hours)

Climate map of Eastern Region

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

Avg day temp (°C)
32°

Compare popular cities

Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Machakos 24°C (75°F) 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 17°C (63°F) 836 mm (33 in) 2,466 hours
Kitui 27°C (81°F) 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 20°C (68°F) 847 mm (33 in)

Places in Eastern Region, Kenya

Select a city to see its average temperature, precipitation and hours of sunshine over the year.

Cities

Explore more

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.