Kenya Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Kenya: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Kenya month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 27° | 15° | 50 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 28° | 16° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 27° | 16° | 118 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 25° | 16° | 154 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 25° | 15° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 24° | 14° | 34 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 24° | 13° | 25 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 24° | 13° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 26° | 14° | 20 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 27° | 15° | 58 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 25° | 15° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 26° | 15° | 62 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Mediterranean. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kenya
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kenya compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kenya.
| 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 |
Klima by national park in Kenya
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Klima by city in Kenya
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Klima by mountain in Kenya
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke Kenya
Go in januar, februar, juni, juli, august, september, oktober and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mars, april and november - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kenya
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 30°C is 3.6°C above the 27°C typical for this month.
A 20% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
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 desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 3°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mars, april and november - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Kenya er et land i Afrika. Kenya er et land i Africa med hovedstad Nairobi. Befolkningen er rundt 55 million. Hovedstaden er Nairobi.
Akkurat nå er det 30°C (86°F) in Kenya med mest klart. Det føles som 28°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 17°C til 30°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Kenya is januar, februar, juni, juli, august, september, oktober and desember. Klimaet er Mediterranean. mars, april and november tend til be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 28°C, while august is the coldest med lows near 13°C.
The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 12 km away. Nearby highlights include Maasai mara National Reserve, Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti National Park.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 30°C is 3.6°C above the 27°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. beach day is the strongest bet in Kenya today at 8.9/10. 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 |
|---|---|
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Koordinater | 1°17′31.6″S 36°49′18.8″E (-1.2921, 36.8219) |
| Capital | Nairobi |
| Befolkning | 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 |
| Tidssone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Lokal tid | 7:31 PM (UTC+03:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar, juni, juli, august, september, oktober and desember |
| Klima | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kenya?
Kenya er et land i Afrika. Its coordinates are -1.2921, 36.8219. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Kenya akkurat nå?
It is currently 30°C (86°F) med mest klart. Luftfuktighet is 26% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Kenya?
januar, februar, juni, juli, august, september, oktober and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Kenya, which has a Mediterranean climate. mars, april and november are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kenya in?
Kenya observes Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00). The local time is 7:31 PM.
How many people live in Kenya?
Kenya has a population of approximately 55 million.
What is the nearest airport til Kenya?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 12 km away.
What are the top things til do in Kenya?
Popular options include Maasai mara National Reserve, Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
What places are in Kenya?
Kenya covers 3 places in this atlas, including Maasai mara 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 23, 2026 at 7:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
