Mount Kenya Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Mount Kenya: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Mount Kenya month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 1° | -6° | 167 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrero | 2° | -6° | 138 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marzo | 2° | -5° | 152 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abril | 2° | -4° | 203 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| may | 2° | -4° | 204 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| junio | 2° | -5° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julio | 1° | -5° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agosto | 1° | -5° | 182 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | 1° | -5° | 175 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octubre | 1° | -5° | 268 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | 1° | -5° | 192 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diciembre | 1° | -5° | 147 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Polar. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Kenya
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Mount Kenya compares con 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 mara 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 |
Mejor época para visitar Mount Kenya
Go in febrero, marzo and junio. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: abril, may and octubre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Kenya
Today is about average for octubre. The forecast high of 2°C is in line con the 1°C typical for this month.
A 80% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Visibilidad is down a 0,3 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 diciembre a febrero.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con 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 abril, may and octubre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Mount Kenya is a mountain in Kenia. Mount Kenya is a mountain known as an equatorial glaciated peak. It sits at 5.199 m above sea level.
Ahora mismo hay -4°C (26°F) in Mount Kenya con cubierto. La sensación térmica es de -7°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -4°C a 2°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 80%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 3.1/10 – malo — considera otro día.
La mejor época para visitar Mount Kenya is febrero, marzo and junio. El clima es polar. abril, may and octubre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. marzo es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 2°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -6°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 137 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Maasai mara National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for octubre. The forecast high of 2°C is in line con the 1°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mount Kenya today at 7.3/10. Visibilidad is down a 0,3 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 Kenia. Its coordinates are -0.1521, 37.3084. It lies in África.
What is the weather like in Mount Kenya ahora mismo?
It is currently -4°C (26°F) con cubierto. Humedad is 74% and wind is 0 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Mount Kenya?
febrero, marzo and junio offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kenya, which has a polar climate. abril, may and octubre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Kenya in?
Mount Kenya observes Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00). The hora local is 1:40 AM.
What is the nearest airport a Mount Kenya?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 137 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 octubre 25, 2026 at 1:40 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
