Weather by month for central Kenya, the best months to go and how Kenya's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jul, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 31°C to 32°C · 1–8 rain days
Mar, Apr, Oct
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 32°C to 34°C · 6–13 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C / 21°C | 3 days (18 mm) | 11.3 h/day | 4.7/10 |
| February | 34°C / 22°C | 2 days (9 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| March | 34°C / 23°C | 7 days (40 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 3.3/10 |
| April | 32°C / 22°C | 13 days (93 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 2.8/10 |
| May | 33°C / 22°C | 3 days (16 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| June | 33°C / 22°C | 1 day (4 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 5.0/10 |
| Best month: July | 32°C / 21°C | 1 day (3 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 5.3/10 |
| August | 33°C / 21°C | 1 day (2 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 5.1/10 |
| September | 34°C / 21°C | 1 day (1 mm) | 11.2 h/day | 4.5/10 |
| October | 34°C / 22°C | 6 days (36 mm) | 11.5 h/day | 3.6/10 |
| November | 31°C / 21°C | 15 days (104 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 4.7/10 |
| Best month: December | 31°C / 21°C | 8 days (38 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 6.0/10 |
Figures for central Kenya; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
32°C / 21°C · 3 rain days · 11.3 h sun
January is hot and mostly dry, with highs around 32.4°C and only 2.9 rain days. Nights stay warm at about 21.2°C, and you get about 11.3 hours of sun a day. The month scores 4.7 and is rated ok. It is a fair time to go if you can handle the heat.
34°C / 22°C · 2 rain days · 11.5 h sun
February is one of the driest months, with just 1.9 rain days and 9 mm of rain. Highs reach 33.5°C, so days are very hot. It scores 4.4 and is rated ok. It is a reasonable choice if you care more about dry weather than cooler days.
34°C / 23°C · 7 rain days · 11.2 h sun
March is a month to avoid. It scores 3.3, with highs of 33.7°C and rain days rising to 6.8. The heat is close to its yearly peak and the rain is starting to return. Conditions are poorer than in February or May.
32°C / 22°C · 13 rain days · 10.5 h sun
April is the worst month of the year. It has the lowest score, 2.8, and a verdict of avoid. It brings 13 rain days and 93 mm of rain, while highs still reach 32.2°C. Expect hot, wet days, and plan your trip for another month if you can.
33°C / 22°C · 3 rain days · 11.2 h sun
May is much drier than April, with 2.7 rain days and 16 mm of rain. Highs are around 33.1°C, and you get about 11.2 hours of sun a day. It scores 4.4 and is rated ok, so it is a fair time to go.
33°C / 22°C · 1 rain days · 10.6 h sun
June is very dry, with only 0.5 rain days and 4 mm of rain. Highs are about 32.8°C and lows about 21.5°C. It scores 5 and is rated ok. This makes it one of the better months in the dry middle of the year.
32°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 9.9 h sun
July has the best score of the mid-year months, 5.3, and is rated ok. Rain is rare, with 0.7 rain days and 3 mm, and highs are about 32.1°C. Nights cool to around 20.9°C. Sun drops to about 9.9 hours a day, the lowest of any month.
33°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 10.3 h sun
August stays dry, with 0.7 rain days and just 2 mm of rain. Highs are around 32.6°C, and lows of about 20.8°C are the coolest nights of the year. It scores 5.1 and is rated ok, a solid choice for dry weather.
34°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 11.2 h sun
September is the hottest month, with highs of about 33.8°C. It also has the least rain, with 0.5 rain days and 1 mm. It scores 4.5 and is rated ok. Go if you want dry days, but be ready for strong heat.
34°C / 22°C · 6 rain days · 11.5 h sun
October is rated avoid, with a score of 3.6. Highs stay very hot at about 33.6°C, and rain returns, with 5.7 rain days and 36 mm. The mix of heat and new rain makes it a weaker month than September or November.
31°C / 21°C · 15 rain days · 10.8 h sun
November is the wettest month, with 15.4 rain days and 104 mm of rain. Highs drop to about 30.6°C, the coolest of the year. Despite the rain it scores 4.7 and is rated ok. Pack for wet days and keep your plans flexible.
31°C / 21°C · 8 rain days · 11.1 h sun
December is the best month to visit. It has the top score of 6 and the only good verdict of the year. Highs are a milder 31°C, and sun reaches about 11.1 hours a day. Rain eases to 7.7 rain days and 38 mm, so expect some showers.
By trip type
City sightseeing
July and December are the best months for city trips. July is almost dry, with 0.7 rain days, 3 mm of rain and highs of 32.1°C. December is a little cooler at 31°C, but expect about 7.7 rain days.
Hiking & nature
For hiking, pick July or December. July is the safer choice, with only 3 mm of rain and lows of 20.9°C. December has more sun, 11.1 hours a day, but 38 mm of rain, so plan for some wet trails.
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FAQ
Yes. December is the best month in our data, with a score of 6 and the only 'good' rating of the year. Highs are around 31°C and lows around 21°C. It is not fully dry: expect about 7.7 rain days and 38 mm of rain. You still get about 11 hours of sun a day.
Yes, August is rated 'ok' with a score of 5.1. It is one of the driest months, with only 0.7 rain days and 2 mm of rain on average. Highs reach about 33°C and lows drop to about 21°C. July is similar and scores slightly higher at 5.3. It is one of the 2 best months in our data.
Yes, April is best avoided. It has the lowest score of the year, 2.8. Rain is the main reason: about 13 rain days and 93 mm on average. March, with 6.8 rain days, and October, with 5.7 rain days, are also rated 'avoid'.
November is the rainiest month. It has about 15.4 rain days and 104 mm of rain. It is also the coolest month, with highs of about 31°C. It still gets a score of 4.7 and an 'ok' rating. If you want dry weather, June to September is a better choice, with under 1 rain day a month.
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