Weather & climate FAQ — Kenya
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Kenya, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 1 city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kenya?
Climolog covers 1 city in Kenya with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 22.7°C (in July) to 27.2°C (in February); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Kenya by month?
Across Kenya, the hottest month is February (avg high 27.2°C) and the coldest is July (avg low 12.5°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Kenya.
When is the best time to visit Kenya?
The best months to visit Kenya are June, July, September — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Kenya for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Kenya?
February is the hottest month, averaging a high of 27.2°C across Kenya's cities. See February climate details.
What is the coldest month in Kenya?
July is the coldest month, averaging a low of 12.5°C across Kenya's cities. See July climate details.
What is the wettest month in Kenya?
April is the wettest month, averaging about 195.8 mm of rain per month across Kenya's cities. See April climate details.
What is the driest month in Kenya?
July is the driest month, averaging about 22.6 mm of rain per month across Kenya's cities. See July climate details.
When is the rainy season in Kenya?
The wettest months in Kenya are April, May, November, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in June.
Which city in Kenya has the best weather?
Among Kenya's cities, Nairobi has the best weather — its best month is June (travel-comfort score 91/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Kenya?
Climolog covers 1 city in Kenya with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Kenya hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in June Best time to visit in July Best time to visit in September
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.