Nakuru Temperature by Month

Nakuru in Kenya enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 25°C (77°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.

In Nakuru temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in March. Nighttime lows range from 13°C (55°F) in March to 12°C (54°F) in July.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Nakuru by month:

Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. March, the warmest month of the year, receives 223 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Nakuru's average annual maximum temperature is 25°C (77°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.

Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.

Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.

Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.

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 Nakuru, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 23°C (73°F) and humidity around 67%, considered high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 53% 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.

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 Nakuru's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Nakuru climate page.