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 | Precip.itaciones | 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° | 131 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | 1° | -6° | 226 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 | 881 mm |
| Nairobi | 138 km | 20°C | +22°C warmer | 809 mm |
| Maasai mara National Reserve | 291 km | 21°C | +23°C warmer | 823 mm |
| Mount Kilimanjaro | 324 km | -8°C | 6°C cooler | 6084 mm |
| Serengeti National Park | 367 km | 22°C | +24°C warmer | 788 mm |
Mejor época para visitar Mount Kenya
Go in febrero, junio and agosto. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: abril, septiembre and octubre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Kenya
Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 3°C is 1.7°C above the 1°C typical for this month.
Lluvia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -4°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
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 – 4 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, septiembre 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 -3°C (27°F) in Mount Kenya con despejado. La sensación térmica es de -6°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -4°C a 3°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 7.5/10 – buenas condiciones.
La mejor época para visitar Mount Kenya is febrero, junio and agosto. El clima es polar. abril, septiembre 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 Serengeti National Park.
En términos sencillos. Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 3°C is 1.7°C above 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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mount Kenya today at 10/10. Overnight lows near -4°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Mount Kenya
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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 -3°C (27°F) con despejado. Humedad is 38% and wind is 1 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Mount Kenya?
febrero, junio and agosto offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kenya, which has a polar climate. abril, septiembre 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 4:53 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, 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 agosto 26, 2026 at 4:53 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
