Mount Kenya National Park Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya in September.

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Nanyuki Naro Moru

Thinking about venturing to Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Mount Kenya National Park in September

Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. September in Mount Kenya National Park generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Nanyuki.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Naro Moru with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Nanyuki with 85 mm (3.3 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Nanyuki, marking it as the year's driest month.

Explore Mount Kenya National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mount Kenya National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nanyuki)

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September23°C (73°F) October23°C (73°F) November22°C (72°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mount Kenya National Park in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mount Kenya National Park.

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 Mount Kenya National Park

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

Temperature range in Mount Kenya National Park (September)

Precipitation variation in Mount Kenya National Park (September)

Nanyuki

In September Nanyuki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
286 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
9 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
poor
Climate in Nanyuki →

Naro Moru

In September Naro Moru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
9 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
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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 Mount Kenya National Park in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nanyuki 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Naro Moru 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Mount Kenya National Park weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya in September?

In September, Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya generally has perfect weather conditions. Nanyuki sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya in September?

Average temperatures in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya during September range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Nanyuki.

Does Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya get a lot of rain in September?

Not particularly. Nanyuki averages just 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya?

We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya. Typically, the climate in Nanyuki is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya is in January, February, June, July and September with generally perfect weather in Nanyuki. On the other hand, the months of April and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Mount Kenya National Park.

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