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The average annual maximum temperature in Embakasi, Kenya is 26°C (79°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Embakasi compares to cities worldwide.
The climate in Embakasi remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in February, dropping to a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July. Nighttime lows stay between 16°C (61°F) and 14°C (57°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Embakasi by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. February, the city's warmest month, sees 266 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records. 50-year average (1976-2025)
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Embakasi spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
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.
Embakasi's average annual maximum temperature is 26°C (79°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings, very cold winters and hot summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
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 Embakasi, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and humidity around 74%, considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 62% 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 Embakasi's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Embakasi climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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