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 dry, with highs around 32.4°C and only 2.9 rain days. Sun hours sit at 11.3, among the highest of the year. The month scores 4.7, an ok time to visit. New Year's Day falls on 1 January, adding a public holiday to the start of the month.
34°C / 22°C · 2 rain days · 11.5 h sun
February is the hottest month on paper, with highs of 33.5°C, yet it's drier than January with just 1.9 rain days and 9mm of rain. Sun hours reach 11.5. It scores 4.4, an ok month overall, with dry conditions favouring outdoor plans.
34°C / 23°C · 7 rain days · 11.2 h sun
March brings a clear shift: rain days jump to 6.8 and rainfall to 40mm, while highs stay near 33.7°C. The combination of heat and rising rain pulls the score down to 3.3, marked as a tough month. Humidity and showers can disrupt travel plans.
32°C / 22°C · 13 rain days · 10.5 h sun
April is the wettest-feeling month early in the year, with 13 rain days and 93mm of rain, while highs drop slightly to 32.2°C. Sun hours fall to 10.5, the lowest so far. The score of 2.8 makes this the toughest month, driven by heavy and frequent rain. Good Friday (3 April) and Easter Monday (6 April) fall in this period.
33°C / 22°C · 3 rain days · 11.2 h sun
May calms down a lot: rain days drop to 2.7 and rainfall to 16mm, even though highs stay high at 33.1°C. Sun hours return to 11.2. The score rises to 4.4, an ok time to travel. Labour Day is marked on 1 May.
33°C / 22°C · 1 rain days · 10.6 h sun
June is dry, with only 0.5 rain days and 4mm of rain, and highs of 32.8°C. Sun hours dip to 10.6 as the dry season settles in. The score climbs to 5, an ok month with reliable dry weather. Madaraka Day falls on 1 June.
32°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 9.9 h sun
July is the driest and most favourable month by the numbers: just 0.7 rain days, 3mm of rain, and a high of 32.1°C. Sun hours drop to 9.9, the lowest of the year, but skies stay largely rain-free. The score of 5.3 is the best so far.
33°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 10.3 h sun
August keeps the dry pattern going, with 0.7 rain days and only 2mm of rain. Highs sit at 32.6°C and sun hours recover slightly to 10.3. The score of 5.1 confirms this as a solid, ok month to visit.
34°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 11.2 h sun
September stays largely dry with 0.5 rain days and just 1mm of rain, the lowest rainfall of the year. Highs reach 33.8°C, the warmest reading in the dataset, and sun hours climb back to 11.2. The score of 4.5 keeps it in ok territory.
34°C / 22°C · 6 rain days · 11.5 h sun
October sees rain pick up again, with 5.7 rain days and 36mm of rain, while highs stay near 33.6°C. The score drops to 3.6, a tough month as the short rains begin. Mazingira Day (10 October) and Mashujaa Day (20 October) both fall in this month.
31°C / 21°C · 15 rain days · 10.8 h sun
November is the wettest month of the year, with 15.4 rain days and 104mm of rain. Highs ease to 30.6°C, the coolest daytime reading so far, and sun hours drop to 10.8. Despite the heavy rain, the score of 4.7 keeps it rated ok, reflecting the lush green season some travellers seek out.
31°C / 21°C · 8 rain days · 11.1 h sun
December eases off the rain to 7.7 days and 38mm, while highs sit at 31°C, among the cooler readings of the year. Sun hours recover to 11.1. It's the top-scoring month at 6, a good time to visit, and it carries three holidays: Jamhuri Day (12 December), Christmas Day (25 December) and Boxing Day (26 December).
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.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May)
Public holidays: Madaraka Day (1 Jun)
Public holidays: Mazingira Day (10 Oct), Mashujaa Day (20 Oct)
Public holidays: Jamhuri Day (12 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec), Boxing Day (26 Dec)
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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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