Climate - Kericho (Kenya)

Kericho's climate is mild or pleasantly warm during the day, with cool nights, and rainy.
The city is located in western Kenya, at 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) above sea level, near the Mau Forest.
We are in the wettest area of Kenya. Hail is also a fairly frequent phenomenon.

Kericho - Climate data

In Kericho, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 16.6 °C (61.8 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Kericho, precipitation amounts to 1915 millimeters (75.4 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 85 mm (3.3 in) in the driest month (January) to 265 mm (10.4 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.

Kericho - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Kericho is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.0 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.4 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °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 27.5 °C (82 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 12 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).

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In February, the weather in Kericho is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.8 °F) and a maximum of 25.5 °C (78 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In March, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Kericho is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (53 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 17 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).

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In April, the weather in Kericho is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.9 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.9 °F) and a maximum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 265 mm (10.4 in), distributed over 24 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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In May, the weather in Kericho is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 245 mm (9.6 in), distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In June, the weather in Kericho is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (53.9 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In July, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Kericho is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.4 °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 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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In August, the weather in Kericho is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.9 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °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 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In September, the weather in Kericho is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.5 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In October, the weather in Kericho is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.1 °F) and a maximum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °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 27 °C (80 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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In November, the weather in Kericho is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) and a maximum of 23.1 °C (73.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In December, the weather in Kericho is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (52.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 14 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 7 kph (4 mph).