Mount Kenya Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Mount Kenya: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Mount Kenya month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | 1° | -6° | 167 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 2° | -6° | 138 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 2° | -5° | 152 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 2° | -4° | 203 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Μάι | 2° | -4° | 204 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 2° | -5° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | 1° | -5° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | 1° | -5° | 182 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 1° | -5° | 175 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | 1° | -5° | 268 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 1° | -5° | 192 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 1° | -5° | 147 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Polar. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Kenya
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Mount Kenya compares με 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 | 884 mm |
| Nairobi | 138 km | 19°C | +21°C warmer | 817 mm |
| Maasai Μάρa National Reserve | 291 km | 21°C | +23°C warmer | 823 mm |
| Mount Kilimanjaro | 324 km | -8°C | 6°C cooler | 5964 mm |
| Serengeti National Park | 367 km | 23°C | +25°C warmer | 776 mm |
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Mount Kenya
Go in Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος and Ιούνιος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Απρίλιος, Μάι and Οκτώβριος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Kenya
Today is about average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 1°C is in line με the 1°C typical for this month.
A 82% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Ορατότητα is down έως 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -4°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 Δεκέμβριος έως Φεβρουάριος.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots με 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 Απρίλιος, Μάι and Οκτώβριος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Mount Kenya is a mountain in Κένυα. Mount Kenya is a mountain known as an equatorial glaciated peak. It sits at 5.199 m above sea level.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 1°C (33°F) in Mount Kenya με Νεφελώδης. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι -2°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από -4°C έως 1°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 82%. Sightseeing conditions score 3/10 - Κακές — εξετάστε άλλη ημέρα.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Mount Kenya is Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος and Ιούνιος. Το κλίμα είναι polar. Απρίλιος, Μάι and Οκτώβριος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Μάρτιος is the warmest month με average highs near 2°C, while Ιανουάριος is the coldest με lows near -6°C.
The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 137 km away. Nearby highlights include Maasai Μάρa National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is about average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 1°C is in line με the 1°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 7 AM έως 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mount Kenya today at 8.2/10. Ορατότητα is down έως 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -4°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 Κένυα. Its coordinates are -0.1521, 37.3084. It lies in Αφρική.
What is the weather like in Mount Kenya τώρα?
It is currently 1°C (33°F) με Νεφελώδης. Υγρασία is 75% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Mount Kenya?
Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος and Ιούνιος offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kenya, which has a polar climate. Απρίλιος, Μάι and Οκτώβριος 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 10:10 AM.
What is the nearest airport έως Mount Kenya?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 137 km away.
What are the top things έως do in Mount Kenya?
Popular options include Maasai Μάρa 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα 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 Οκτώβριος 27, 2026 at 10:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
