Mount Kenya Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Mount Kenya: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Mount Kenya month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 1° | -6° | 167 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februar | 2° | -6° | 138 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marts | 2° | -5° | 152 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | 2° | -4° | 203 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maj | 2° | -4° | 204 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juni | 2° | -5° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 1° | -5° | 155 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| august | 1° | -5° | 143 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | 1° | -6° | 226 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 1° | -5° | 268 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| november | 1° | -5° | 192 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| december | 1° | -5° | 147 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Kenya
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Mount Kenya compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mount Kenya.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | 137 km | 20°C | +22°C warmer | 882 mm |
| Nairobi | 138 km | 20°C | +22°C warmer | 810 mm |
| Maasai mara National Reserve | 291 km | 21°C | +23°C warmer | 825 mm |
| Mount Kilimanjaro | 324 km | -8°C | 6°C cooler | 6065 mm |
| Serengeti National Park | 367 km | 22°C | +24°C warmer | 790 mm |
Bedste rejsetid Mount Kenya
Go in februar, marts and juni. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: april, september and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Kenya
Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 3°C is in line med the 1°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 14 mm is forecast, which is enough og soak trails and slow traffic.
Overnight lows near -3°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
At 5.199 m, air here runs roughly 34°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december og februar.
What og pack, what og skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots med grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid april, september and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Mount Kenya is a mountain in Kenya. Mount Kenya is a mountain known as an equatorial glaciated peak. It sits at 5.199 m above sea level.
Lige nu er det -0°C (31°F) in Mount Kenya med light showers. Det føles som -4°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem -3°C og 3°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.7/10 - marginal.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Mount Kenya is februar, marts and juni. Klimaet er polar. april, september and oktober tend og be the least comfortable months. marts is the warmest month med average highs near 2°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near -6°C.
The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 137 km away. Nearby highlights include Maasai mara National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Kort sagt. Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 3°C is in line med the 1°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 8 AM og 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mount Kenya today at 7.5/10. Overnight lows near -3°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Kenya?
Mount Kenya is a mountain in Kenya. Its coordinates are -0.1521, 37.3084. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Mount Kenya lige nu?
It is currently -0°C (31°F) med light showers. Luftfugtighed is 92% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Mount Kenya?
februar, marts and juni offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kenya, which has a polar climate. april, september and oktober are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Kenya in?
Mount Kenya observes Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00). The local time is 6:07 PM.
What is the nearest airport og Mount Kenya?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 137 km away.
What are the top things og do in Mount Kenya?
Popular options include Maasai mara National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated september 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
