Ukunda Temperature by Month
Ukunda in Coast Province, Kenya enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 30°C (86°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Ukunda Monthly Temperatures
In Ukunda temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August to a very warm 32°C (90°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 25°C (77°F) in February to 23°C (73°F) in August.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Ukunda 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 254 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
49-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Ukunda Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Ukunda spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Ukunda 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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Ukunda vs World: Temperature Compared
Ukunda's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°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.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Ukunda?
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 Ukunda, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and humidity around 81% — considered very high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 32°C (90°F) with 75% 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.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Ukunda this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Ukunda's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Ukunda climate page.
