Weather in July in Kenya
Thinking about venturing to Kenya this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kenya in July?
The weather in Kenya in July can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Nyeri at 19°C to very warm in Lodwar at 34°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Lodwar and 11°C in Nyeri. On average, July is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Nairobi.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mandera with an average of 2 mm to heavy rainfall in Singore with 272 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Nairobi.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 130 hours of sunlight expected in Nairobi. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kenya in July, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kenya climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Kenya?
Nairobi
In July Nairobi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Diani Beach
In July Diani Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Malindi
In July Malindi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Watamu
In July Watamu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Mombasa
In July Mombasa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Kenya?
We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Kenya. Typically, the climate in Nairobi is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Kenya is in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December with generally perfect weather in Nairobi.
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