Kenya Weather Forecast
Kenya weather: 55°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Kenya?
No - rain is unlikely in Kenya today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,0 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun, Mon and Tue.
The next 7 days carry about 5.4 times a normal week's rain for August (1,0 in against 0,2 in).
16-day forecast for Kenya
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 55° | 0% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 56° | 6% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 58° | 12% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 55° | 8% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 58° | 51% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 60° | 87% · 0,9 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 58° | 77% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 60° | 35% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 60° | 10% | 8 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 58° | 12% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 61° | 17% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 64° | 18% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 11 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 62° | 20% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 84° / 61° | 25% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 59° | 27% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 19% | -- | — |
What this means for Kenya
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is 5.9°F above the 75°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
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 December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 38°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, April and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 84% and wind is 1 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 6:03 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 26, 2026 at 6:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
