Climate - Makindu (Kenya)

Makindu's climate is tropical, warm all year round, though mitigated by the altitude. The rains are not abundant, and there is a well-defined dry season from June to September, in the austral winter (we are in fact south of the equator).
The city is located in southern Kenya, at 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) above sea level. Nearby is the Chyulu Hills National Park, where the altitude reaches 2,188 meters (7,178 feet).
To the southwest is Amboseli National Park, and beyond the border with Tanzania is Mount Kilimanjaro.
To the east is instead the Tsavo East National Park.

Makindu - Climate data

In Makindu, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 20.7 °C (69.3 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Makindu, precipitation amounts to 610 millimeters (24 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest months (July, August) to 170 mm (6.7 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.

Makindu - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Makindu is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (84 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 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 7 kph (4 mph).

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In February, the weather in Makindu is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.6 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In March, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Makindu is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In April, the weather in Makindu is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 10 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 (5 mph).

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In May, the weather in Makindu is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In June, the weather in Makindu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.7 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.9 °C (60.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.4 °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 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In July, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Makindu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.8 °C (58.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (80 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In August, the weather in Makindu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.1 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) and a maximum of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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In September, the weather in Makindu is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.2 °C (61.1 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Makindu is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In November, the weather in Makindu is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In December, the weather in Makindu is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.0 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (81.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).