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Weather in February in Kenya

Planning a journey to Kenya this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Kenya in February?

In February, Kenya experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Nyeri at 24°C and very hot in Lodwar at 38°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Lodwar and 11°C in Nyeri. In Kenya, February typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mandera with an average of 1.3 mm to high rainfall in Barkowino with 113 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 266 hours of sunshine in Nairobi. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kenya in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kenya climate page.

Where to go in Kenya in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kenya on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Kenya?

Nairobi

In February Nairobi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Nairobi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   January January
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27°C 
15°C 
288 hours 
39 mm 
8 days 
29°C 
16°C 
266 hours 
33 mm 
7 days 
March   >> March
>>  
28°C 
17°C 
267 hours 
68 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Nairobi

Diani Beach

In February Diani Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Diani Beach
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
272 hours 
29 mm 
6 days 
32°C 
26°C 
254 hours 
22 mm 
4 days 
March   >> March
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
272 hours 
72 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Diani Beach

Malindi

In February Malindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Malindi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
19 mm 
4 days 
30°C 
25°C 
12 mm 
3 days 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
26°C 
48 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Malindi

Watamu

In February Watamu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Watamu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
20 mm 
4 days 
31°C 
25°C 
14 mm 
3 days 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
26°C 
51 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Watamu

Mombasa

In February Mombasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mombasa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
32°C 
25°C 
272 hours 
30 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
25°C 
254 hours 
23 mm 
3 days 
March   >> March
>>  
33°C 
26°C 
272 hours 
68 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Mombasa

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kenya.

Is February the best time to visit Kenya?

We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Kenya. Typically, the climate in Nairobi is perfect.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December provide perfect weather in Nairobi.

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