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 |
| |
25 |
26 |
25 |
24 |
22 |
21 |
21 |
21 |
24 |
24 |
23 |
23 |
| |
31 |
31 |
31 |
30 |
28 |
28 |
27 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
28 |
30 |
| |
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 |
| |
49 |
36 |
85 |
153 |
126 |
32 |
13 |
18 |
21 |
48 |
132 |
75 |
| |
17 |
10 |
30 |
108 |
149 |
54 |
34 |
47 |
46 |
62 |
66 |
32 |
| |
61 |
81 |
115 |
286 |
183 |
31 |
29 |
26 |
32 |
62 |
104 |
95 |
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