Kenya

Kenya Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kenya in November.

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Nairobi Diani Beach Mombasa Malindi

Planning a getaway to Kenya this November and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Kenya in November

Kenya has a wide variety of climate types. During November, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Nyeri at 21°C (70°F) to very hot in Lodwar at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Lodwar and 12°C (54°F) in Nyeri.

For specific regional insights in Kenya, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lodwar with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to heavy rainfall in Nanyuki with 253 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Nairobi sees close to 202 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Kenya in November

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kenya

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Kenya?

Temperature range in Kenya (November)

Precipitation variation in Kenya (November)

Nairobi

In November Nairobi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
202 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
19 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Nairobi →

Diani Beach

In November Diani Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
264 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Diani Beach →

Malindi

In November Malindi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Malindi →

Watamu

In November Watamu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Watamu →

Mombasa

In November Mombasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
264 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mombasa →

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Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kenya in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nairobi 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Diani Beach 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Mombasa 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Malindi 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Kisumu 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Naivasha 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)

Kenya weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kenya in November?

Kenya typically experiences pleasant weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Nairobi average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kenya in November?

Daytime temperatures in Nairobi peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in November, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does Kenya get a lot of rain in November?

Kenya sees substantial rainfall in November. Nairobi typically averages about 119 mm (4.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Kenya?

In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Kenya due to the typically pleasant weather in Nairobi.

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

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