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Climate - Embu (Kenya)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Embu, where it is located


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Climate chart - Embu
The climate of Embu is pleasantly warm with cool nights, being mitigated by the altitude.
The city is located in central Kenya, at 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) above sea level and at the foot of Mount Kenya.
The weather station is located at 1,500 meters (4,900 feet).
We are in the area of Kenya where there are two rainy periods, corresponding with the two passages of the sun at the zenith. The rainiest months are April, May and November.

Embu - Climate data


In Embu, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 17.4 °C (63.2 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Embu - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January142619.5567867.2
February142720.6578169
March152721.2598170.1
April162620.7617869.3
May162419.8607567.7
June142218.3587264.9
July132117.4567163.2
August132217.6567263.7
September142519.3577766.7
October152620.2597868.3
November152419.5597567.2
December142419.1577666.4
Year14.424.519.457.976.167

In Embu, precipitation amounts to 895 millimeters (35.2 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 11 mm (0.4 in) in the driest month (August) to 220 mm (8.7 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.
Embu - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January401.64
February351.43
March652.67
April2208.713
May1405.510
June200.83
July301.23
August110.44
September150.62
October853.38
November1907.515
December451.85
Year89535.277

Embu - Weather by month

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


In January, the weather in Embu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).



In February, the weather in Embu is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (81 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).



In March, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Embu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (80.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).



In April, the weather in Embu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.5 °C (78 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).



In May, the weather in Embu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60.2 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).



In June, the weather in Embu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.3 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 14.3 °C (57.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (72 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).



In July, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Embu is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 13.3 °C (56 °F) and a maximum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).



In August, the weather in Embu is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.7 °F) and a maximum of 22 °C (71.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).



In September, the weather in Embu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.3 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).



In October, the weather in Embu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).



In November, the weather in Embu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59 °F) and a maximum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 190 mm (7.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).



In December, the weather in Embu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.1 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (75.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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