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Kisii's climate is pleasantly warm with cool nights, and rainy.
The city is located in western Kenya, at 1,700 meters (5,500 feet) above sea level.
Thunderstorms are frequent for most of the year, although they are somewhat less frequent in January and February, and from June to August.
Kisii - Climate data
In Kisii, the
average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 21.1 °C (70.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Kisii - Average temperatures (1991-2015) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 16 | 26 | 21.1 | 61 | 79 | 70 |
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| February | 15 | 27 | 20.9 | 59 | 80 | 69.7 |
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| March | 15 | 27 | 20.7 | 58 | 80 | 69.3 |
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| April | 15 | 25 | 19.9 | 59 | 77 | 67.8 |
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| May | 14 | 24 | 19.4 | 58 | 76 | 66.9 |
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| June | 14 | 24 | 19.1 | 58 | 75 | 66.4 |
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| July | 14 | 24 | 18.6 | 56 | 75 | 65.5 |
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| August | 14 | 25 | 19.1 | 57 | 76 | 66.4 |
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| September | 14 | 26 | 19.9 | 57 | 78 | 67.8 |
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| October | 15 | 25 | 20.1 | 59 | 78 | 68.1 |
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| November | 14 | 24 | 19.4 | 58 | 76 | 66.9 |
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| December | 15 | 25 | 20.2 | 60 | 77 | 68.4 |
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| Year | 14.6 | 25.1 | 19.8 | 58.3 | 77.2 | 67.5 |
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In Kisii,
precipitation amounts to 1840 millimeters (72.4 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 90 mm (3.5 in) in the driest month (January) to 250 mm (9.8 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.
Kisii - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 90 | 3.5 | 14 |
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| February | 105 | 4.1 | 15 |
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| March | 170 | 6.7 | 19 |
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| April | 250 | 9.8 | 25 |
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| May | 200 | 7.9 | 22 |
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| June | 155 | 6.1 | 16 |
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| July | 115 | 4.5 | 14 |
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| August | 150 | 5.9 | 16 |
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| September | 140 | 5.5 | 16 |
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| October | 145 | 5.7 | 18 |
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| November | 195 | 7.7 | 20 |
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| December | 125 | 4.9 | 16 |
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| Year | 1840 | 72.4 | 212 |
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Kisii - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2015
In
January, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Kisii is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.1 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.9 °C (60.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
February, the weather in Kisii is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In
March, the weather in Kisii is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.7 °C (58.4 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
April, the weather in Kisii is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.9 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59 °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 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 250 mm (9.8 in), distributed over 25 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 9 kph (5 mph).
In
May, the weather in Kisii is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (76 °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 °C (80.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 22 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 13 kph (8 mph).
In
June, the weather in Kisii is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.1 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °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 16 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 12 kph (8 mph).
In
July, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Kisii is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.6 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) and a maximum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In
August, the weather in Kisii is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.1 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.7 °C (56.6 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76.2 °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 28 °C (82 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
In
September, the weather in Kisii is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.9 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °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 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
In
October, the weather in Kisii is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.1 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.3 °C (77.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
In
November, the weather in Kisii is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °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 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 20 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 9 kph (6 mph).
In
December, the weather in Kisii is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15.3 °C (59.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).