Mount Kenya Clima and Average Tempo
Clima of Mount Kenya: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Mount Kenya month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | 1° | -6° | 167 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevereiro | 2° | -6° | 138 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| março | 2° | -5° | 152 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abril | 2° | -4° | 203 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mai | 2° | -4° | 204 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| junho | 2° | -5° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julho | 1° | -5° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agosto | 1° | -5° | 182 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| setembro | 1° | -5° | 175 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| outubro | 1° | -5° | 268 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| novembro | 1° | -5° | 192 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dezembro | 1° | -5° | 147 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Polar. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Kenya
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Mount Kenya compares com 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 |
Melhor época para visitar Mount Kenya
Go in fevereiro, março and junho. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: abril, mai and outubro – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Kenya
Today is about average for outubro. The forecast high of 2°C is in line com the 1°C typical for this month.
A 80% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Visibilidade is down a 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -4°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 dezembro a fevereiro.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots com 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 abril, mai and outubro – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Mount Kenya is a mountain in Quênia. Mount Kenya is a mountain known as an equatorial glaciated peak. It sits at 5.199 m above sea level.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de -4°C (26°F) in Mount Kenya com encoberto. A sensação térmica é de -7°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de -4°C a 2°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 80%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 3.1/10 – fraco — considere outro dia.
A melhor época para visitar Mount Kenya is fevereiro, março and junho. O clima é polar. abril, mai and outubro costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. março é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 2°C, enquanto janeiro é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de -6°C.
O principal aeroporto mais próximo é Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 137 km away. Entre os destaques próximos estão Maasai mara National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Em termos simples. Today is about average for outubro. The forecast high of 2°C is in line com the 1°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mount Kenya today at 7.3/10. Visibilidade is down a 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -4°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 Quênia. Its coordinates are -0.1521, 37.3084. It lies in África.
What is the weather like in Mount Kenya agora?
It is currently -4°C (26°F) com encoberto. Humidade is 74% and wind is 0 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Mount Kenya?
fevereiro, março and junho offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kenya, which has a polar climate. abril, mai and outubro are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Kenya in?
Mount Kenya observes Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00). The hora local is 6:18 AM.
What is the nearest airport a Mount Kenya?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 137 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 outubro 24, 2026 at 6:18 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
