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Climate - Nakuru (Kenya)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Nakuru, where it is located


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Climate chart - Nakuru
The climate of Nakuru is influenced by altitude, and it's pleasantly warm during the day and cool, or even a little chilly, at night. There is a warmer period from January to March and a cooler period from June to August.
The city is located in western Kenya, on the plateau, at 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level, on the north shore of the lake of the same name.
We are in the area where there is a relatively dry season from December to February.

Nakuru - Climate data


In Nakuru, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 20.2 °C (68.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Nakuru - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January112719528066.2
February112819.8538367.7
March122820.2548268.3
April132619.4557967
May132518.9557766
June132418.4557665.1
July122417.9547564.2
August122418.1537664.5
September112618.4527865.2
October122518.3537765
November122418.1547564.6
December112518.4527865.1
Year1225.518.753.577.965.5

In Nakuru, precipitation amounts to 965 millimeters (38 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (January) to 140 mm (5.5 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.
Nakuru - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January301.26
February451.86
March702.89
April1405.517
May1305.115
June803.111
July903.512
August1054.114
September903.511
October702.812
November702.813
December451.86
Year96538132

In Nakuru, there are on average around 2495 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Nakuru - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January8250
February8225
March7215
April6180
May7215
June7210
July6185
August6185
September7210
October7215
November6180
December7215
Year6.82495

Nakuru - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


In January, the weather in Nakuru is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.1 °C (51.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.9 °C (80.5 °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 29.5 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).



In February, the weather in Nakuru is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °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 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).



In March, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Nakuru is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.3 °C (54.2 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).



In April, the weather in Nakuru is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.4 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).



In May, the weather in Nakuru is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).



In June, the weather in Nakuru is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.4 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).



In July, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Nakuru is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.9 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12 °C (53.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °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 26.5 °C (80 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).



In August, the weather in Nakuru is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.1 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °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 27 °C (81 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).



In September, the weather in Nakuru is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.4 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.4 °F) and a maximum of 25.5 °C (78 °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 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).



In October, the weather in Nakuru is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.4 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (52.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.1 °C (77.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).



In November, the weather in Nakuru is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.1 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.7 °F) and a maximum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).



In December, the weather in Nakuru is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.4 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.4 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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