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Best time to visit Kenya
The best time to visit in Kenya is from January until December, when you will have a warm temperature and limited rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Kenya is 32°C in March and the lowest is 27°C in July. The water temperature is between 26°C and 30°C.
Kenya has the tropical savanna climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in in Kenya or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Average weather Southeast Kenya by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Water temp. (°C) | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 21 | 13 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 27 | 17 | 39 |
Climate data from city: Diani Beach
Average weather Central Kenya by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 19 | 28 | 41 | 92 | 70 | 51 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 42 | 57 | 41 |
Climate data from city: Nairobi
14 day weather forecast Kenya
The weather for in Kenya will be 24° till 20° degrees in the next 14 days with several days chance of light rain showers.
The weather forecast for Kenya is based on the weather conditions in the city of Nairobi.
Weather forecast this week
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Thursday 2 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
24° 14° |
4.7 mm | 60% | 4 m/s | 2 | |
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Friday 3 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
24° 14° |
2.1 mm | 40% | 4 m/s | 1 | |
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Saturday 4 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 14° |
1.5 mm | 35% | 4 m/s | 2 | |
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Sunday 5 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 14° |
0.9 mm | 25% | 5 m/s | 2 | |
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Monday 6 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 13° |
1.1 mm | 25% | 4 m/s | 3 | |
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Tuesday 7 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 14° |
0.6 mm | 15% | 5 m/s | 3 | |
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Wednesday 8 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 14° |
0.8 mm | 20% | 5 m/s | 3 |
Weather forecast next week
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Thursday 9 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
23° 15° |
0.9 mm | 25% | 5 m/s | 3 | |
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Friday 10 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 14° |
0.4 mm | 15% | 5 m/s | 3 | |
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Saturday 11 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
18° 16° |
0.1 mm | 10% | 6 m/s | 3 | |
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Sunday 12 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
18° 16° |
0 mm | 0% | 5 m/s | 3 | |
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Monday 13 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
19° 16° |
0.4 mm | 25% | 5 m/s | 3 | |
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Tuesday 14 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
19° 16° |
0.8 mm | 45% | 5 m/s | 3 | |
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Wednesday 15 Dec | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
20° 16° |
0.3 mm | 20% | 5 m/s | 3 |
Climate Kenya
Click on a region of Kenya to view the climate:
- Southeast Kenya (Diani Beach)
- Central Kenya (Nairobi)
Climate table of Southeast Kenya (Diani Beach)
Southeast Kenya has the tropical savanna climate prevailing. The average annual temperature for Southeast Kenya is 30° degrees and there is about 208 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 151 days a year with an average humidity of 76% and an UV-index of 7.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Night temp. (°C) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Water temp. (°C) | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 21 | 13 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 27 | 17 | 39 |
| Days with rain | 10 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 20 |
| Dry days | 21 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Sun hours per day | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 |
| Wind force (Bft) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| UV-index | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Climate data from city: Diani Beach
Climate table of Central Kenya (Nairobi)
Central Kenya has the tropical savanna climate prevailing. The average annual temperature for Central Kenya is 24° degrees and there is about 531 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 97 days a year with an average humidity of 74% and an UV-index of 5.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Night temp. (°C) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 19 | 28 | 41 | 92 | 70 | 51 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 42 | 57 | 41 |
| Days with rain | 11 | 12 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 19 |
| Dry days | 20 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 12 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Sun hours per day | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Wind force (Bft) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| UV-index | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Climate data from city: Nairobi
Kenya weather by month
What is the average weather like in a given month for Kenya? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
Weather experiences Kenya
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Popular places in Kenya
- Diani Beach
- Kampi-Ya-Chumvi
- Thika
- Malindi
- Nairobi
- Kabonge
- Maragua
- Lafey
- Samburu
- Ogama
- Narok
- Kabonge
- Galu
- Katelembu
- Yatya
- Timau
- Yala
- Itiati
- Lodwar
- Watamu
- Lumino
- Kilgoris
- Karia
- Kima
- Bofu
- Mazola
- Asa
- Jomvu
- Tezo
- Kiminini
- Eoret Narasha
- Kumb
- Kiriko
- Kisii
- Nakuru
- Iiuni
- Mombasa
- Kisumu
- Eldoret
- Kitale
- Machakos
- Kericho
- Kendu Bay
- Kilifi
- Sotik
- Garissa
- Kakamega
- Embu
- Bungoma
- Nyeri
- Meru
- Wajir
- Naivasha
- Voi
- Nanyuki
- Moyale
- Lamu
- Maralal
- Eldama Ravine
- Marsabit
- Namanga
- Mwingi
- Witu
- Karungu
- Konza
- Tsavo
- Mathanjeini
- Dololo
- Kidutani
- Vihiga
- Ikanga
- Ikanga
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kenya?
Kenya lies in a straight line about 13,702 km from New Zealand (Wellington → Nairobi).
How long is the flight to Kenya?
The flight time from Auckland Airport to Kenya is approximately 17 h. 30 min.
What are the largest airports in Kenya?
These are the largest airports in Kenya:
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Nairobi
- Nairobi Wilson Airport – Nairobi
- Mombasa Moi International Airport – Mombasa
- Kisumu Airport – Kisumu
- Eldoret International Airport – Eldoret
- Malindi Airport – Malindi
- Wajir Airport – Wajir
- Nanyuki Airport – Nanyuki
- Manda Airstrip – Lamu
- Lokichoggio Airport – Lokichoggio
How many inhabitants are there in Kenya?
Kenya has approximately 49,699,862 inhabitants.
How big is Kenya?
The area of Kenya is around 580,367 km². It is 2,5x bigger than New Zealand.
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
What is the currency of Kenya?
In Kenya the Kenyan shilling (KES) is used to pay.
Exchange rates on 2 December 2021
- 1 Kenyan shilling = 75.62 New Zealand dollar
- 1 New Zealand dollar = 0.013 Kenyan shilling
- 10 Kenyan shilling = 756.17 New Zealand dollar
- 10 New Zealand dollar = 0.13 Kenyan shilling
- 100 Kenyan shilling = 7,561.66 New Zealand dollar
- 100 New Zealand dollar = 1.32 Kenyan shilling
What is the area code of Kenya?
The area code to call Kenya is +254.