The climate of Kenya is varied, it is tropical along coast, so rainfall and temperatures are usually higher here throughout the year. In interior weather is arid, almost without any rains. In the interior there is usually also quite big difference between night and day temperatures.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Aberdare National Park, Amboseli National Park, Coastal Kenya, Diani Beach, Eastern Kenya, Eldoret, Embu, Garissa, Hell's Gate National Park, Homa Bay, Isiolo, Kabarnet, Kakamega, Kakamega Rainforest, Kericho, Kerugoya, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitale, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lamu, Lodwar, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Malindi, Marsabit, Meru, Mombasa, Mount Kenya, Mount Longonot National Park, Moyale, Msambweni, Mtwapa, Nairobi, Nairobi National Park, Naivasha, Nakuru, Nanyuki, Northern Rift Valley, Nyahururu, Nyeri, Rusinga Island, Shimba Hills National Reserve, Sibiloi National Park, Southern Rift Valley, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Vihiga, Webuye, Western Kenya.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is March, the average maximum temperature is 25.6 ℃ (78.08 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 13 ℃ (55.4 ℉). The coldest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 20.7 ℃ (69.26 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). The most rainy month here is April, the average number of rainy days is 15.7. The least rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 3.
When travelling to some places in Kenya, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Mount Kenya (5199 m) and the lowest point is Indian Ocean (0 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Kenya. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in January is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in January is 24.2 ℃ (75.56 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12 ℃ (53.6 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.85 ℃ (76.73 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 4. The average rainfall is 62.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:11 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:11 and at the end of the month 12:10.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kenya in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in February is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in February is 25.5 ℃ (77.9 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.8 ℃ (53.24 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.85 ℃ (76.73 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.55 ℃ (77.99 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 4.9. The average rainfall is 57.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:10 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:09 and at the end of the month 12:08.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kenya in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in March is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in March is 25.6 ℃ (78.08 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13 ℃ (55.4 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.55 ℃ (77.99 ℉). At the end of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.7 ℃ (76.46 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 8.8. The average rainfall is 93.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:08 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:06 and at the end of the month 12:05.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kenya in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in April is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in April is 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.9 ℃ (57.02 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.7 ℃ (76.46 ℉). At the end of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.25 ℃ (73.85 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 15.7. The average rainfall is 218.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:05 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:04 and at the end of the month 12:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kenya in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in May is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in May is 22.7 ℃ (72.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.2 ℃ (55.76 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.25 ℃ (73.85 ℉). At the end of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.35 ℃ (72.23 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 12.7. The average rainfall is 174.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:03 and at the end of the month 12:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kenya in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in June is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in June is 22 ℃ (71.6 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11 ℃ (51.8 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.35 ℃ (72.23 ℉). At the end of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.35 ℃ (70.43 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 5.1. The average rainfall is 34.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:02 and at the end of the month 12:02.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kenya in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in July is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in July is 20.7 ℃ (69.26 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.35 ℃ (70.43 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.05 ℃ (69.89 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 3. The average rainfall is 17.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:02 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:03 and at the end of the month 12:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kenya in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in August is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in August is 21.4 ℃ (70.52 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.2 ℃ (50.36 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.05 ℃ (69.89 ℉). At the end of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.4 ℃ (72.32 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 4.1. The average rainfall is 23 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:04 and at the end of the month 12:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kenya in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in September is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in September is 23.4 ℃ (74.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.8 ℃ (51.44 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.4 ℃ (72.32 ℉). At the end of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.1 ℃ (75.38 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 3.9. The average rainfall is 28.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:05 and at the end of the month 12:06.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kenya in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in October is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in October is 24.8 ℃ (76.64 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.6 ℃ (54.68 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.1 ℃ (75.38 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.25 ℃ (75.65 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 6.9. The average rainfall is 56.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:06 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:08 and at the end of the month 12:09.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kenya in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in November is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in November is 23.7 ℃ (74.66 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.3 ℃ (55.94 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.25 ℃ (75.65 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.55 ℃ (74.39 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 15. The average rainfall is 156.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:09 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:10 and at the end of the month 12:11.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kenya in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in December is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in December is 23.4 ℃ (74.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.9 ℃ (55.22 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.55 ℃ (74.39 ℉). At the end of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 7.9. The average rainfall is 99.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:11 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:11 and at the end of the month 12:11.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Kenya in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
The climate of Kenya is varied, it is tropical along coast, so rainfall and temperatures are usually higher here throughout the year. In interior weather is arid, almost without any rains. In the interior there is usually also quite big difference between night and day temperatures.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Aberdare National Park, Amboseli National Park, Coastal Kenya, Diani Beach, Eastern Kenya, Eldoret, Embu, Garissa, Hell's Gate National Park, Homa Bay, Isiolo, Kabarnet, Kakamega, Kakamega Rainforest, Kericho, Kerugoya, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitale, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lamu, Lodwar, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Malindi, Marsabit, Meru, Mombasa, Mount Kenya, Mount Longonot National Park, Moyale, Msambweni, Mtwapa, Nairobi, Nairobi National Park, Naivasha, Nakuru, Nanyuki, Northern Rift Valley, Nyahururu, Nyeri, Rusinga Island, Shimba Hills National Reserve, Sibiloi National Park, Southern Rift Valley, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Vihiga, Webuye, Western Kenya.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is March, the average maximum temperature is 25.6 ℃ (78.08 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 13 ℃ (55.4 ℉). The coldest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 20.7 ℃ (69.26 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). The most rainy month here is April, the average number of rainy days is 15.7. The least rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 3. 
When travelling to some places in Kenya, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Mount Kenya (5199 m) and the lowest point is Indian Ocean (0 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in January is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in January is 24.2 ℃ (75.56 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12 ℃ (53.6 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.85 ℃ (76.73 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 4. The average rainfall is 62.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:11 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:11 and at the end of the month 12:10.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Kenya in June is this: The average highest temperature in Kenya in June is 22 ℃ (71.6 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11 ℃ (51.8 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.35 ℃ (72.23 ℉). At the end of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.35 ℃ (70.43 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 5.1. The average rainfall is 34.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:02 and at the end of the month 12:02.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.