CLIMATE

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