Lake Nakuru National Park Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Lake Nakuru National Park, Central, Kenya is 24°C (75°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Lake Nakuru National Park compares to cities worldwide.
Lake Nakuru National Park Monthly Temperatures
Lake Nakuru National Park enjoys a stable climate with temperatures staying pretty much the same throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C (72°F) in August to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in February. Nights are consistently cool, with lows between 12°C (54°F) and 12°C (54°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Lake Nakuru National Park by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. February, the city's warmest month, averages 235 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Lake Nakuru National Park vs Kenya
The map below shows the annual temperature across Kenya. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Lake Nakuru National Park vs World: Temperature Compared
Lake Nakuru National Park's average annual maximum temperature is 24°C (75°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year — one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Lake Nakuru National Park?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Lake Nakuru National Park, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and humidity around 67% — considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 54% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Lake Nakuru National Park's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Lake Nakuru National Park climate page.
