Geography of Mount Kenya
Geography of Mount Kenya: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Mount Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 85 mi to the south, Nairobi is 86 mi to the south-west, Maasai Mara National Reserve is 181 mi to the south-west and Mount Kilimanjaro is 201 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 0°9′7.6″S 37°18′30.2″E (-0.1521, 37.3084)
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Summary
Mount Kenya is a mountain in Kenya. Mount Kenya is a mountain known as an equatorial glaciated peak. It sits at 17.057 ft above sea level.
The best time to visit Mount Kenya is February, June and August. The climate is polar. April, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 36°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 21°F.
The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 85 mi away. Nearby highlights include Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Serengeti National Park.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Mount Kenya month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 21° | 6,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 35° | 21° | 5,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 36° | 24° | 6,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 35° | 26° | 8,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 35° | 25° | 8,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 35° | 22° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 34° | 23° | 6,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 34° | 22° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 34° | 22° | 8,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 34° | 23° | 10,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 33° | 24° | 7,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 33° | 22° | 5,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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 Africa.
When is the best time to visit Mount Kenya?
February, June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kenya, which has a polar climate. April, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Kenya?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 85 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 22, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
