Climate in Moyale (Kenya)

The climate of Moyale is tropical, albeit mitigated by the altitude. Although we are north of the equator, there is a warmer period from January to March and a cooler period from June to August.
The city is located in northern Kenya, at 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level, on the border with Ethiopia. The part of the city that is located in Ethiopia is larger.
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.

Moyale - Climate data

In Moyale, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 26 °C (78.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 670 millimeters (26.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 10.9 mm (0.4 in) in the driest month (January) to 175 mm (6.9 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.

Moyale - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.9 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10.9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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February, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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March is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.1 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 20.1 °C (68.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.7 °C (78.2 °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 29.5 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.4 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64.1 °F) and a maximum of 24.9 °C (76.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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July, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (62.9 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (75.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.8 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (57.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °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 29.5 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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December is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).