Kenia Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Kenia: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Kenia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 27° | 15° | 50 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 28° | 16° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 27° | 16° | 118 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 25° | 16° | 154 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 25° | 15° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 24° | 14° | 34 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 24° | 13° | 25 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augustus | 24° | 13° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 26° | 14° | 20 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 27° | 15° | 58 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 25° | 15° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 26° | 15° | 62 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Mediterranean. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kenya
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Kenia compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kenia.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Kilimanjaro | 206 km | -8°C | 28°C cooler | 5964 mm |
| Serengeti National Park | 249 km | 23°C | +3°C warmer | 776 mm |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 258 km | 18°C | 2°C cooler | 898 mm |
| Lake Victoria | 426 km | 17°C | 3°C cooler | 2364 mm |
| Uganda | 505 km | 22°C | +3°C warmer | 1307 mm |
Klimaat by national park in Kenia
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by city in Kenia
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by mountain in Kenia
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Kenia
Go in januari, februari, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maart, april and november – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kenia
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 29°C is 2°C above the 27°C typical for this month.
A 50% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point – carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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 december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 3°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maart, april and november – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Kenia is een land in Afrika. Kenya is een land in Africa met als hoofdstad Nairobi. Er wonen ongeveer 55 million. De hoofdstad is Nairobi.
Op dit moment is het 15°C (60°F) in Kenia met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Het voelt als 15°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 14°C en 29°C. De kans op neerslag is 50%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.5/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Kenia is januari, februari, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and december. Het klimaat is Mediterranean. maart, april and november zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 28°C, terwijl augustus is de koudste maand, met minima rond 13°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 12 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Maasai maaa National Reserve, Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti National Park.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 29°C is 2°C above the 27°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 9 AM en 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kenya today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Kenya
| Type | Land |
|---|---|
| Continent | Afrika |
| Continent | Afrika |
| Coördinaten | 1°17′31.6″S 36°49′18.8″E (-1.2921, 36.8219) |
| Capital | Nairobi |
| Bevolking | 55.000.000 |
| Area | 580.367 km² |
| ISO code | KE |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | KEN |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling (KES) |
| Languages | Swahili, English |
| Calling code | +254 |
| Tijdzone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Lokale tijd | 7:55 AM (UTC+03:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, februari, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and december |
| Klimaat | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kenia?
Kenia is een land in Afrika. Its coordinates are -1.2921, 36.8219. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Kenia nu?
It is currently 15°C (60°F) met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 84% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Kenia?
januari, februari, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Kenia, which has a Mediterranean climate. maart, april and november are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kenia in?
Kenia observes Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00). The lokale tijd is 7:55 AM.
How many people live in Kenia?
Kenia has a population of approximately 55 million.
What is the nearest airport en Kenia?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 12 km away.
What are the top things en do in Kenia?
Popular options include Maasai maaa National Reserve, Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
What places are in Kenia?
Kenia covers 3 places in this atlas, including Maasai maaa National Reserve, Nairobi and Mount Kenya.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 14, 2026 at 7:55 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
