Mount Kenya Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Mount Kenya: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Mount Kenya 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 | 1° | -6° | 167 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februari | 2° | -6° | 138 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maart | 2° | -5° | 152 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | 2° | -4° | 203 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mei | 2° | -4° | 204 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juni | 2° | -5° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 1° | -5° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| augustus | 1° | -5° | 182 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | 1° | -5° | 175 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 1° | -5° | 268 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| november | 1° | -5° | 192 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| december | 1° | -5° | 147 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Polar. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Kenya
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Mount Kenya compares met 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 maaa 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 |
Beste reistijd Mount Kenya
Go in februari, maart and juni. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: april, mei and oktober – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Kenya
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 2°C is in line met the 1°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Zichtbaarheid is down en 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 december en februari.
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots met 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 april, mei and oktober – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
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.
Op dit moment is het -4°C (25°F) in Mount Kenya met bewolkt. Het voelt als -7°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -5°C en 2°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 2.5/10 – slecht — kies een andere dag.
De beste tijd om Mount Kenya is februari, maart and juni. Het klimaat is polar. april, mei and oktober zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. maart is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 2°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -6°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 137 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Maasai maaa National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 2°C is in line met the 1°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mount Kenya today at 7/10. Zichtbaarheid is down en 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 Kenia. Its coordinates are -0.1521, 37.3084. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Mount Kenya nu?
It is currently -4°C (25°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 99% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Mount Kenya?
februari, maart and juni offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kenya, which has a polar climate. april, mei and oktober are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Kenya in?
Mount Kenya observes Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00). The lokale tijd is 4:44 AM.
What is the nearest airport en Mount Kenya?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 137 km away.
What are the top things en do in Mount Kenya?
Popular options include Maasai maaa 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 6, 2026 at 4:44 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
