Mount Kenya Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Mount Kenya: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Mount Kenya month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 1° | -6° | 167 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 2° | -6° | 138 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | 2° | -5° | 152 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apríl | 2° | -4° | 203 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maí | 2° | -4° | 204 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| júní | 2° | -5° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júlí | 1° | -5° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | 1° | -5° | 182 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | 1° | -5° | 175 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| október | 1° | -5° | 268 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | 1° | -5° | 192 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desember | 1° | -5° | 147 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Polar. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Kenya
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Mount Kenya compares með 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 |
Best time til visit Mount Kenya
Go in febrúar, mars and júní. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: apríl, maí and október - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Kenya
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 2°C is in line með the 1°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Skyggni is down til 0,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -5°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 desember til febrúar.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots með 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 apríl, maí and október - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Mount Kenya is a mountain in Kenía. Mount Kenya is a mountain known as an equatorial glaciated peak. It sits at 5.199 m above sea level.
Núna er hitinn -4°C (25°F) in Mount Kenya með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera -7°C. Í dag er hitinn frá -5°C til 2°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.5/10 - slæmt — íhugaðu annan dag.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Mount Kenya is febrúar, mars and júní. Loftslagið er polar. apríl, maí and október tend til be the least comfortable months. mars is the warmest month með average highs near 2°C, while janúar is the coldest með 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.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 2°C is in line með the 1°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mount Kenya today at 7/10. Skyggni is down til 0,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -5°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 Kenía. Its coordinates are -0.1521, 37.3084. It lies in Afríka.
What is the weather like in Mount Kenya núna?
It is currently -4°C (25°F) með skýjað. Raki is 99% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Mount Kenya?
febrúar, mars and júní offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kenya, which has a polar climate. apríl, maí and október 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 8:34 AM.
What is the nearest airport til Mount Kenya?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 137 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 6, 2026 at 8:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
