Mountain in Kenya

Mount Kenya Map

Interactive map of Mount Kenya with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌥️ 28°F now🕔 8:21 PM local📅 Best: February, March and June⛰ 17.057 ft

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.

Right now it is 28°F (-2°C) in Mount Kenya with fog. It feels like 22°F. Today runs from 23°F to 36°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.4/10 - poor - consider another day.

The best time to visit Mount Kenya is February, March and June. The climate is polar. April, May 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 Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 36°F is in line with the 34°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mount Kenya today at 7.3/10. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 23°F 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.

Map of Mount Kenya

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Coordinates: 0°9′7.6″S 37°18′30.2″E (-0.1521, 37.3084)

Quick facts about Mount Kenya

TypeMountain
CountryKenya
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates0°9′7.6″S 37°18′30.2″E (-0.1521, 37.3084)
Elevation17.057 ft
Known foran equatorial glaciated peak
Local time8:21 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsFebruary, March and June
ClimatePolar

Getting to Mount Kenya

By road, from nearby cities
  • Nairobi · 86 mi · roughly 2 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Mount Kenya

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Jomo Kenyatta International AirportNBO85 miNairobi

Things to do in Mount Kenya

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Mount Kenya.

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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.

What is the weather like in Mount Kenya right now?

It is currently 28°F (-2°C) with fog. Humidity is 100% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Mount Kenya?

February, March and June offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kenya, which has a polar climate. April, May and October 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 8:21 PM.

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 and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 October 19, 2026 at 8:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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