The climate of Narok 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 south-western Kenya, at 1,900 meters (6,200 feet) above sea level.
As for the rains, there is a rainier period from March to May and a relatively dry season from June to October.
Narok - Climate data
The
average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 15.7 °C (60.3 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 18.9 °C (66.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Narok - Average temperatures (1991-2020) Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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January | 10.3 | 26.2 | 18.3 | 51 | 79 | 64.9 |
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February | 10.6 | 26.4 | 18.5 | 51 | 80 | 65.3 |
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March | 11.4 | 26.4 | 18.9 | 52 | 79 | 66 |
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April | 13 | 24.4 | 18.7 | 55 | 76 | 65.7 |
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May | 13 | 22.7 | 17.9 | 55 | 73 | 64.2 |
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June | 11.5 | 21.8 | 16.6 | 53 | 71 | 62 |
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July | 9.8 | 21.7 | 15.7 | 50 | 71 | 60.3 |
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August | 10 | 22.9 | 16.4 | 50 | 73 | 61.6 |
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September | 9.6 | 24.7 | 17.2 | 49 | 76 | 62.9 |
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October | 11 | 25.3 | 18.2 | 52 | 78 | 64.7 |
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November | 11.2 | 24.6 | 17.9 | 52 | 76 | 64.2 |
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December | 10.8 | 24.6 | 17.7 | 51 | 76 | 63.8 |
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Year | 11 | 24.3 | 17.6 | 51.8 | 75.7 | 63.5 |
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Precipitation amounts to 775 millimeters (30.5 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest month (July) to 150 mm (5.9 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.
Narok - Average precipitationMonth | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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January | 75 | 3 | 11 |
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February | 70 | 2.8 | 10 |
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March | 90 | 3.5 | 14 |
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April | 150 | 5.9 | 20 |
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May | 95 | 3.7 | 16 |
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June | 35 | 1.4 | 10 |
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July | 25 | 1 | 9 |
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August | 30 | 1.2 | 9 |
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September | 30 | 1.2 | 9 |
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October | 30 | 1.2 | 10 |
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November | 65 | 2.6 | 14 |
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December | 75 | 3 | 12 |
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Year | 775 | 30.5 | 144 |
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Narok - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.3 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.6 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
February is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °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 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
March, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.4 °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 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 20 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 10 kph (6 mph).
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.9 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.5 °F) and a maximum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 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 9 kph (5 mph).
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.7 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
August is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10 °C (50 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
September is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
October is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 25.3 °C (77.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 10 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).
November is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.9 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
December is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.5 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).