Eastern Region Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Eastern Region, Kenya in February.

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Machakos Kitui

Planning a getaway to Eastern Region, Kenya this February 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 Eastern Region in February

Eastern Region, Kenya is a region in Kenya. February in Eastern Region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Machakos at 28°C (82°F) and very warm in Kitui at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Kitui and 17°C (63°F) in Machakos. On average, February is the warmest month of the year in Eastern Region, Kenya. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

February is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 51 mm (2 in) in Machakos.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this February. For example, Machakos gets approximately 266 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Region in February

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

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 Eastern Region

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Eastern Region, Kenya?

Temperature range in Eastern Region (February)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Region (February)

Machakos

In February Machakos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
266 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Machakos →

Kitui

In February Kitui generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
52 mm (2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kitui →

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

In our records: Kenya February extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Kenya dropped to -7°C (19°F) in Gilgil on February 29, 2000.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Eastern Region in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Machakos 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Kitui 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Eastern Region weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eastern Region, Kenya in February?

Eastern Region, Kenya typically experiences perfect weather in February, part of the season. Daytime highs in Machakos average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Eastern Region, Kenya in February?

In Machakos, the average daytime high in February is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does Eastern Region, Kenya get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Eastern Region, Kenya. Machakos averages only about 51 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Eastern Region, Kenya?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Eastern Region, Kenya with overall perfect weather in Machakos.

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

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