Marsabit Temperature by Month
Marsabit in Kenya enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 33°C (91°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Marsabit Monthly Temperatures
Year-round, Marsabit experiences a consistently very warm climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in February to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in the coolest month, July. Nighttime temperatures range from 23°C (73°F) in February to 21°C (70°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Marsabit by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. February, the warmest month, averages 218 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
49-year average (1977-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Marsabit Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Marsabit spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Marsabit 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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Marsabit vs World: Temperature Compared
Marsabit's average annual maximum temperature is 33°C (91°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
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 Marsabit?
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 Marsabit, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and humidity around 81% — considered very high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 34°C (93°F) with 78% humidity — conditions that feel high. 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.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Marsabit's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Marsabit climate page.
