Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours
The climate of Meru is pleasantly warm with cool nights, being mitigated by the altitude.
The city is located in the center of Kenya, practically at the equator, at 1,600 meters (5,250 feet) above sea level, and at the foot of Mount Kenya.
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, October and November.
Meru - Climate data
In Meru, the
average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 16.9 °C (62.5 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Meru - Average temperatures (1991-2020) Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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January | 11.8 | 24.6 | 18.2 | 53 | 76 | 64.7 |
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February | 12 | 26 | 19 | 54 | 79 | 66.2 |
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March | 13.5 | 26.2 | 19.8 | 56 | 79 | 67.7 |
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April | 14.5 | 24.6 | 19.6 | 58 | 76 | 67.2 |
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May | 14.2 | 23.5 | 18.8 | 58 | 74 | 65.9 |
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June | 13.2 | 22.1 | 17.7 | 56 | 72 | 63.8 |
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July | 12.6 | 21.3 | 16.9 | 55 | 70 | 62.5 |
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August | 12.6 | 22.2 | 17.4 | 55 | 72 | 63.4 |
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September | 13 | 24.5 | 18.7 | 55 | 76 | 65.7 |
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October | 14.3 | 24.8 | 19.5 | 58 | 77 | 67.2 |
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November | 14.1 | 23.1 | 18.6 | 57 | 74 | 65.5 |
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December | 12.6 | 23.4 | 18 | 55 | 74 | 64.4 |
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Year | 13.2 | 23.8 | 18.5 | 55.8 | 74.9 | 65.5 |
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Precipitation amounts to 1710 millimeters (67.3 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 55 mm (2.2 in) in the driest months (February, June, September) to 310 mm (12.2 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.
Meru - Average precipitationMonth | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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January | 60 | 2.4 | 9 |
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February | 55 | 2.2 | 7 |
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March | 115 | 4.5 | 12 |
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April | 310 | 12.2 | 21 |
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May | 245 | 9.6 | 16 |
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June | 55 | 2.2 | 8 |
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July | 70 | 2.8 | 10 |
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August | 70 | 2.8 | 10 |
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September | 55 | 2.2 | 7 |
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October | 255 | 10 | 14 |
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November | 295 | 11.6 | 23 |
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December | 115 | 4.5 | 15 |
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Year | 1710 | 67.3 | 152 |
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Meru - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °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 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 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).
February is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12 °C (53.6 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.9 °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 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 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 6 kph (3 mph).
March, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 12 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 6 kph (4 mph).
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.2 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 310 mm (12.2 in), distributed over 21 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 6 kph (4 mph).
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °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 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °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 25.5 °C (78 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 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 7 kph (4 mph).
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.9 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °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 25 °C (76.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 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 7 kph (5 mph).
August is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (72.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 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 8 kph (5 mph).
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °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 28 °C (82 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 255 mm (10 in), distributed over 14 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 7 kph (4 mph).
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.6 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 14.1 °C (57.4 °F) and a maximum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 295 mm (11.6 in), distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
December is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).