Central Weather in September

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

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Eldoret Kikuyu Limuru Lake Nakuru National Park

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

What to Expect in Central in September

Central, Kenya is a region in Kenya. Central, Kenya has a wide variety of climate types. During September, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Eldoret at 23°C (73°F) to very warm in Meru National Park at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Meru National Park and 12°C (54°F) in Eldoret.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Central, Kenya, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Meru National Park with an average of 5.1 mm (0.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Eldoret with 208 mm (8.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this September. For example, Eldoret gets approximately 227 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Central in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Central.

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 Central

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in Central, Kenya?

Temperature range in Central (September)

Precipitation variation in Central (September)

Eldoret

In September Eldoret generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
227 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
312 mm (12 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Eldoret →

Kikuyu

In September Kikuyu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
171 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kikuyu →

Limuru

In September Limuru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
171 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Limuru →

Lake Nakuru National Park

In September Lake Nakuru National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
216 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Lake Nakuru National Park →

Meru National Park

In September Meru National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Meru National Park →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central, in Kenya.

In our records: Kenya September extremes

Notable September records observed across cities in Kenya in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest September daytime high in Kenya was 12°C (54°F) in Nairobi on September 2, 1976.
  • From our sources, the wettest September day in Kenya brought 300 mm (12 in) in Nyahururu on September 22, 2010.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Eldoret 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
Kikuyu 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Limuru 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Lake Nakuru National Park 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Meru National Park 33°C (91°F) 21°C (70°F) 5.1 mm (0.2 in)

Central weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central, Kenya in September?

September in Central, Kenya brings unpleasant weather. In Eldoret, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Central, Kenya in September?

Daytime temperatures in Eldoret peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in September, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Central, Kenya get a lot of rain in September?

Yes. September brings heavy rainfall to Central, Kenya, with Eldoret averaging around 208 mm (8.2 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Central, Kenya?

In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Central, Kenya due to the typically unpleasant weather in Eldoret.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Eldoret. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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