Kenya weather in July

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.

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.

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. 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.

Where to go in Kenya in July

Find the average weather conditions in July for the most popular destinations in Kenya on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in Kenya

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

Average weather in 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.

Nairobi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   June June
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24°C 
15°C 
159 hours 
41 mm 
6 days 
24°C 
14°C 
130 hours 
17 mm 
5 days 
August   >> August
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24°C 
14°C 
127 hours 
22 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Nairobi

Average weather in 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.

Diani Beach
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<<   June June
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28°C 
24°C 
209 hours 
109 mm 
12 days 
27°C 
23°C 
212 hours 
83 mm 
13 days 
August   >> August
>>  
27°C 
23°C 
248 hours 
68 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Diani Beach

Average weather in 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.

Malindi
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<<   June June
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28°C 
25°C 
89 mm 
16 days 
28°C 
24°C 
64 mm 
17 days 
August   >> August
>>  
28°C 
24°C 
49 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Malindi

Average weather in 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.

Watamu
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<<   June June
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28°C 
24°C 
93 mm 
15 days 
28°C 
24°C 
70 mm 
16 days 
August   >> August
>>  
28°C 
23°C 
55 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Watamu

Average weather in 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.

Mombasa
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
<<  
29°C 
23°C 
209 hours 
91 mm 
13 days 
28°C 
22°C 
212 hours 
72 mm 
14 days 
August   >> August
>>  
28°C 
22°C 
248 hours 
59 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Mombasa

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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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