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Kenya's climate varies across the country, from the tropical humidity of the coast, the dry heat of the savannah or semi-arid areas and the cool air of the highlands. Temperatures in these areas are fairly constant year round with an average of 27°C (80°F) at the coast, 21°C to 27°C (70°F to 80°F) in the hinterland, while in Nairobi and the highlands over 5,000 ft, the daytime temperatures normally range between 19°C and 24°C (66°F to 75°F). Most parts of the country experience two rainy seasons: the 'long rains' falling over a ten week period between April and June, and the 'short rains' over a five week period between November and December. The rain tends to fall mainly at night and is usually a short and heavy tropical downpour. Rain may occasionally fall outside of the normal rainy seasons. In the highland areas north of Nairobi it may get chilly at night or in the early mornings - especially June, July, August when temperatures are cooler - so it is recommended that visitors pack some items of warm clothing.
AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE
MONTHS
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
NAIROBI Temp C
25
26
25
24
22
21
21
21
24
24
23
23
MOMBASA Temp C
31
31
31
30
28
28
27
27
28
29
28
30
DARES SALAAM Temp C
31
32
32
31
30
30
29
29
30
30
31
31
AVERAGE MONTHLY RAINFALL IN MILLIMETRES
MONTHS
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
NAIROBI mm
49
36
85
153
126
32
13
18
21
48
132
75
MOMBASA
mm
17
10
30
108
149
54
34
47
46
62
66
32
DARES SALAAM
mm
61
81
115
286
183
31
29
26
32
62
104
95


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