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When to go · Climate guide
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Kenya's national averages run from 29 °C in July to 33 °C in February, with rainfall between 20 mm in February and 128 mm in April and 5.8–9.5 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are June, August and January. Its 8 regions span 22–33 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Nairobi
- Area
- 592,189 km²
Best months to visit
When Kenya shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.2 | 21.1 | 19.6 | 33.5 |
| February | 33.1 | 21.7 | 20.4 | 34.5 |
| March | 33.1 | 22.4 | 21.0 | 35.1 |
| April | 31.4 | 22.3 | 20.9 | 34.4 |
| May | 30.5 | 21.6 | 20.6 | 32.3 |
| June | 29.9 | 20.8 | 19.7 | 31.3 |
| July | 29.0 | 20.3 | 19.3 | 30.8 |
| August | 29.5 | 20.1 | 19.1 | 31.4 |
| September | 30.8 | 20.6 | 19.6 | 32.2 |
| October | 31.4 | 21.4 | 20.4 | 33.0 |
| November | 30.5 | 21.4 | 20.6 | 32.5 |
| December | 31.1 | 21.0 | 19.9 | 32.5 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 33 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 56 |
| April | 128 |
| May | 76 |
| June | 35 |
| July | 44 |
| August | 45 |
| September | 40 |
| October | 64 |
| November | 95 |
| December | 50 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 9.3 |
| February | 9.5 |
| March | 8.6 |
| April | 6.9 |
| May | 6.9 |
| June | 6.5 |
| July | 5.8 |
| August | 6.3 |
| September | 7.5 |
| October | 7.8 |
| November | 7.3 |
| December | 8.4 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1 | 7.6 | 12.8 |
| February | 11.0 | 8.1 | 13.9 |
| March | 10.9 | 7.2 | 13.6 |
| April | 10.8 | 7.2 | 14.4 |
| May | 12.9 | 10.0 | 15.3 |
| June | 14.2 | 11.7 | 16.6 |
| July | 14.6 | 12.3 | 16.7 |
| August | 14.5 | 12.2 | 16.8 |
| September | 14.5 | 12.0 | 16.7 |
| October | 12.7 | 9.3 | 15.9 |
| November | 10.4 | 7.2 | 13.2 |
| December | 9.9 | 7.1 | 12.6 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Kenya
The single entry below runs to a calendar rather than standing open — it has a window, not opening hours.
- At its bestThe migration in the Masai Mara
On in July–October
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Kenya
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
Reconsider travel
Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
US
Level 3Reconsider travel
Reconsider travel
Parts of Kenya carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Kenya, in order
- JanJanuary32.2°C · 33 mm · 9.3 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 33 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 33 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary33.1°C · 20 mm · 9.5 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 20 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 20 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch33.1°C · 56 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 56 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 56 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril31.4°C · 128 mm · 6.9 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 128 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 128 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay30.5°C · 76 mm · 6.9 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 76 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 76 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune29.9°C · 35 mm · 6.5 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 35 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 35 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly29.0°C · 44 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 44 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 44 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust29.5°C · 45 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 45 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 45 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember30.8°C · 40 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 40 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 40 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober31.4°C · 64 mm · 7.8 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 64 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 64 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember30.5°C · 95 mm · 7.3 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 95 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 95 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember31.1°C · 50 mm · 8.4 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 50 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 50 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
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