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The climate of Eldoret is influenced by altitude, pleasantly warm during the day and cool, or even a little chilly, at night.
The city is located in western Kenya, just north of the equator, in a plateau at 2,100 meters (6,900 feet) above sea level.
We are in the area where there is a rainy season from April to September, with a maximum in July and August.
Eldoret - Climate data
In Eldoret, the
average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 16.2 °C (61.2 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Eldoret - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 10.5 | 24.5 | 17.5 | 51 | 76 | 63.6 |
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| February | 10.7 | 25.6 | 18.1 | 51 | 78 | 64.6 |
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| March | 11.6 | 25.6 | 18.6 | 53 | 78 | 65.5 |
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| April | 12.4 | 24.2 | 18.3 | 54 | 76 | 64.9 |
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| May | 11.7 | 23.6 | 17.6 | 53 | 74 | 63.8 |
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| June | 11.1 | 22.6 | 16.8 | 52 | 73 | 62.3 |
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| July | 10.6 | 21.8 | 16.2 | 51 | 71 | 61.2 |
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| August | 10.5 | 22.1 | 16.3 | 51 | 72 | 61.3 |
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| September | 10.2 | 23.4 | 16.8 | 50 | 74 | 62.2 |
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| October | 11.2 | 23.7 | 17.5 | 52 | 75 | 63.4 |
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| November | 11.6 | 23 | 17.3 | 53 | 73 | 63.2 |
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| December | 10.8 | 23.6 | 17.2 | 51 | 74 | 62.9 |
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| Year | 11.1 | 23.6 | 17.3 | 52 | 74.5 | 63 |
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In Eldoret,
precipitation amounts to 1105 millimeters (43.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (January) to 195 mm (7.7 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Eldoret - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 30 | 1.2 | 5 |
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| February | 40 | 1.6 | 5 |
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| March | 55 | 2.2 | 8 |
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| April | 150 | 5.9 | 15 |
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| May | 125 | 4.9 | 15 |
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| June | 105 | 4.1 | 13 |
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| July | 170 | 6.7 | 19 |
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| August | 195 | 7.7 | 21 |
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| September | 85 | 3.3 | 11 |
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| October | 50 | 2 | 9 |
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| November | 50 | 2 | 9 |
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| December | 45 | 1.8 | 7 |
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| Year | 1105 | 43.5 | 137 |
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In Eldoret, there are on average around 2830
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Eldoret - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 9 | 275 | February | 9 | 260 | March | 8.5 | 265 | April | 8 | 245 | May | 7.5 | 235 | June | 7.5 | 230 | July | 6 | 185 | August | 6 | 180 | September | 7.5 | 225 | October | 8 | 240 | November | 7.5 | 220 | December | 9 | 275 | Year | 7.8 | 2830 |
Eldoret - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Eldoret is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 10.5 °C (51 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In
February, the weather in Eldoret is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.1 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.2 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
In
March, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Eldoret is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.6 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (53 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).
In
April, the weather in Eldoret is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.3 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
May, the weather in Eldoret is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In
June, the weather in Eldoret is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.1 °C (52 °F) and a maximum of 22.6 °C (72.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
July, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Eldoret is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
August, the weather in Eldoret is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.3 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
September, the weather in Eldoret is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.3 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In
October, the weather in Eldoret is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) and a maximum of 23.7 °C (74.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
In
November, the weather in Eldoret is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (53 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).
In
December, the weather in Eldoret is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).