Mount Kenya Weather Forecast
Mount Kenya weather: 26°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Mount Kenya is a mountain in Kenya. Mount Kenya is a mountain known as an equatorial glaciated peak. It sits at 17.057 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 26°F (-4°C) in Mount Kenya with overcast. It feels like 20°F. Today runs from 24°F to 35°F. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.1/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Mount Kenya is February, March and June. The climate is polar. April, May and October tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 36°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 21°F.
The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 85 mi away. Nearby highlights include Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 35°F is in line with the 34°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mount Kenya today at 7.3/10. Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 24°F 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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Weather in Mount Kenya right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:49 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Mount Kenya
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 35° / 24° | 80% · 0,2 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Showers | 34° / 25° | 75% · 0,8 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 35° / 25° | 100% · 0,5 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 36° / 26° | 97% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 36° / 25° | 100% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 35° / 23° | 100% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 35° / 22° | 100% · 0,6 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 33° / 23° | 100% · 0,6 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 34° / 24° | 100% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 35° / 23° | 100% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 35° / 20° | 100% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 33° / 20° | 100% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 35° / 21° | 100% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 33° / 24° | 100% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 34° / 21° | 82% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 86% | -- | — |
Climate in Mount 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 | 34° | 21° | 6,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 35° | 21° | 5,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 36° | 24° | 6,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 35° | 26° | 8,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 35° | 25° | 8,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 35° | 22° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 34° | 23° | 6,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 34° | 23° | 7,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 34° | 23° | 6,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 34° | 23° | 10,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 33° | 24° | 7,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 33° | 22° | 5,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Mount 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 Mount Kenya
Go in February, March and June. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, May and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Kenya?
Mount Kenya is a mountain in Kenya. Its coordinates are -0.1521, 37.3084. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Mount Kenya right now?
It is currently 26°F (-4°C) with overcast. Humidity is 74% and wind is 0 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Kenya?
February, March and June offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kenya, which has a polar climate. April, May and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Kenya in?
Mount Kenya observes Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00). The local time is 12:49 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Kenya?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 85 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 October 27, 2026 at 12:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
