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Kenya weather

When to go · monthly temps & rain · a live forecast for every city

Kenya

Right now in Kenya's capital it's 24°, Heavy showers. The best time to visit is usually January, February, March — mild and drier. We've put together the month-by-month climate and a live forecast for every major city.

Now, by city

Weather across Kenya's cities

CityTodayRainHumiditySunriseSunset
Eldoret24° / 16°Cloudy0.7 מ״מ47%05:4417:50Full forecast ›
Kakamega23° / 17°Cloudy0.5 מ״מ80%05:4417:51Full forecast ›
Kisumu30° / 20°Partly cloudy2.3 מ״מ42%05:4417:51Full forecast ›
Lamu28° / 24°Light rain6 מ״מ76%05:4417:52Full forecast ›
Mombasa28° / 24°Fair5.3 מ״מ74%05:4317:53Full forecast ›
Nairobi24° / 16°Rain11.9 מ״מ54%05:4317:51Full forecast ›
Nakuru24° / 17°Light showers5.9 מ״מ59%05:4417:51Full forecast ›
Climate by month

Temperature & rainfall in Kenya

Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.

Jan20°Feb21°Mar20°Apr20°May19°Jun18°Jul18°Aug18°Sep19°Oct19°Nov18°Dec18°

Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020

This week

Near-term forecast for Kenya

The temperature right now in Kenya's capital and the days ahead. For a specific city, see the table above.

Kenya
24°Heavy showers
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Questions & answers

Kenya weather — FAQ

When is the best time to visit Kenya?
Usually January, February, March — comfortable temperatures and less rain. It's also peak season, so prices and flights rise.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Kenya?
February is usually the hottest (average 21°), June the coldest (average 18°).
How much daylight does Kenya get?
In January about 12h 4m of daylight, in July about 11h 56m of daylight. The gap widens the further you are from the equator.
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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0) · Climate: Open-Meteo (1991–2020)