Kenya Weather Forecast
Kenya weather: 71°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Kenya is a country in Africa. Kenya is a country in Africa with its capital at Nairobi. It has a population of about 55 million. The capital is Nairobi.
Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Kenya with overcast. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 52°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Kenya is January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December. The climate is Mediterranean. March, April and November tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 55°F.
The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 8 mi away. Nearby highlights include Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is 3.2°F above the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Kenya today at 9.8/10. 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.
Weather in Kenya right now
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:42 AM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Kenya
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 52° | 0% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 56° | 3% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 60° | 58% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 60° | 53% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 55° | 4% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 80° / 54° | 10% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 58° | 16% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 61° | 46% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 60° | 27% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 58° | 61% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 58° | 43% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 61° | 51% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 61° | 37% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 80° / 61° | 25% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 79° / 58° | 20% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 82° / 56° | 7% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 10 |
Climate in Kenya month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° | 60° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 82° | 60° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 80° | 61° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 77° | 60° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 76° | 59° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 56° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 75° | 56° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 75° | 55° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 80° | 56° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 80° | 59° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 77° | 60° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 78° | 60° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Kenya
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Air quality and pollen in Kenya
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Kenya
Go in January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, April and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Kenya
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Kenya
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by mountain in Kenya
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kenya?
Kenya is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are -1.2921, 36.8219. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Kenya right now?
It is currently 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 46% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kenya?
January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Kenya, which has a Mediterranean climate. March, 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 11:42 AM.
How many people live in Kenya?
Kenya has a population of approximately 55 million.
What is the nearest airport to Kenya?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 8 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Kenya?
Popular options include Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 21, 2026 at 11:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
