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Climate - Eldoret (Kenya)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Eldoret, where it is located


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Climate chart - Eldoret (Kenya)
Climate chart - Eldoret (Kenya)

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


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)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January10.524.517.5517663.6
February10.725.618.1517864.6
March11.625.618.6537865.5
April12.424.218.3547664.9
May11.723.617.6537463.8
June11.122.616.8527362.3
July10.621.816.2517161.2
August10.522.116.3517261.3
September10.223.416.8507462.2
October11.223.717.5527563.4
November11.62317.3537363.2
December10.823.617.2517462.9
Year11.123.617.35274.563

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
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January301.25
February401.65
March552.28
April1505.915
May1254.915
June1054.113
July1706.719
August1957.721
September853.311
October5029
November5029
December451.87
Year110543.5137

There are on average around 2830 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Eldoret - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January9275
February9260
March8.5265
April8245
May7.5235
June7.5230
July6185
August6180
September7.5225
October8240
November7.5220
December9275
Year7.82830

Eldoret - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


January is generally a very mild month. 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).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).



February is generally a warm month. 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).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).



March, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. 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).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).



April is generally a warm month. 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).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).



May is generally a very mild month. 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).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).



June is generally a very mild month. 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).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).



July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. 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).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).



August is generally a very mild month. 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).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).



September is generally a very mild month. 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).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).



October is generally a very mild month. 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).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).



November is generally a very mild month. 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).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).



December is generally a very mild month. 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).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).

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