Best Time to Visit Kenya: Weather Month by Month

Q: What is the best time to visit Kenya?

February is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 8.4h of sunshine and 12.0% rainy days. The months of February & September offer comparable conditions.

Q: How many hours of sunshine does Kenya get in February?

Kenya averages 8.4 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.

Q: What is the rainiest month in Kenya?

November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

Q: What are the temperatures at night in Kenya in February?

In February, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.

Q: Is Kenya good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Kenya scores 8.2/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 8.7/10.

Q: When should you avoid Kenya?

November is the most difficult month to visit Kenya, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Decide

When to visit Kenya?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Kenya, February and September clearly stand out. November concentrates the least favourable conditions.

Top & avoid

🏆 February · 9.1 September · 8.9 January · 8.7 March · 8.7 November · 7.3

8.7

Jan

9.1

Feb

8.7

Mar

7.5

Apr

7.9

May

8.4

Jun

8.4

Jul

8.5

Aug

8.9

Sep

8.5

Oct

7.3

Nov

8.2

Dec

Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Kenya offers 12 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.1 in February vs 7.3 in November.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 12 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)

Month	T° min	T° max	Rain %	mm/day	Sun	Score	Verdict
☀️ January →	15°C	26°C	14%	1.7mm	8.2h	8.7/10	Best period
☀️ February →	15°C	28°C	12%	1.6mm	8.4h	9.1/10	Best period
☀️ March →	16°C	28°C	23%	2.5mm	7.7h	8.7/10	Best period
☀️ April →	16°C	25°C	36%	5.9mm	5.5h	7.5/10	Best period
☀️ May →	15°C	24°C	29%	3.6mm	6.7h	7.9/10	Best period
☀️ June →	13°C	23°C	12%	1.2mm	7.7h	8.4/10	Best period
☀️ July →	13°C	23°C	6%	0.6mm	7.5h	8.4/10	Best period
☀️ August →	13°C	24°C	7%	1.0mm	7.2h	8.5/10	Best period
☀️ September →	14°C	26°C	8%	1.1mm	8.1h	8.9/10	Best period
☀️ October →	15°C	26°C	21%	3.1mm	7.4h	8.5/10	Best period
⛅ November →	15°C	24°C	46%	4.7mm	5.9h	7.3/10	Best period
☀️ December →	15°C	25°C	24%	2.7mm	7.1h	8.2/10	Best period

Rain %14%

Best period

Rain %12%

Best period

Rain %23%

Best period

Rain %36%

Best period

Rain %29%

Best period

Rain %12%

Best period

Best period

Best period

Best period

Rain %21%

Best period

Rain %46%

Best period

Rain %24%

Best period

📊 Quick read

Optimal window

Jan → Dec

Good transition

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Tough period

none

🌡️ Detailed conditions (February)

🌡️ Feel

Warm

☀️ UV

9.7 · Very strong

💧 Humidity feel

12°C · Dry

☔ Rain

12% · 1.6 mm/day

🌅 Sunshine

8.4h/day

Week by week

Kenya week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Jul 23 to Jul 29, mostly dry in 10 years out of 10 (0.1 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Apr 30 to May 6, mostly dry in 2 years out of 10 (3.9 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
Jan	Jan 110/1025°C	Jan 89/1026°C	Jan 158/1026°C	Jan 229/1026°C	Jan 299/1027°C
Feb	Feb 58/1027°C	Feb 129/1027°C	Feb 199/1027°C	Feb 268/1028°C
Mar	Mar 58/1028°C	Mar 128/1028°C	Mar 196/1027°C	Mar 266/1026°C
Apr	Apr 27/1026°C	Apr 98/1025°C	Apr 165/1025°C	Apr 232/1024°C	Apr 302/1024°C
May	May 74/1024°C	May 149/1024°C	May 219/1024°C	May 289/1024°C
Jun	Jun 48/1024°C	Jun 119/1023°C	Jun 189/1023°C	Jun 259/1023°C
Jul	Jul 29/1023°C	Jul 910/1022°C	Jul 1610/1023°C	Jul 2310/1023°C	Jul 3010/1023°C
Aug	Aug 69/1023°C	Aug 139/1023°C	Aug 209/1024°C	Aug 279/1024°C
Sep	Sep 39/1024°C	Sep 1010/1025°C	Sep 1710/1026°C	Sep 249/1026°C
Oct	Oct 19/1026°C	Oct 89/1027°C	Oct 155/1026°C	Oct 227/1026°C	Oct 293/1025°C
Nov	Nov 55/1025°C	Nov 124/1024°C	Nov 194/1024°C	Nov 264/1024°C
Dec	Dec 38/1024°C	Dec 107/1025°C	Dec 176/1025°C	Dec 248/1025°C

A specific date? The app computes the same figure day by day.

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Kenya

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Kenya

🗣️LanguageEnglish

💶CurrencyShilling kényan (KSh)

🚗DrivingLeft-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5

💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 28°C

❄️Coolest monthJune · 23°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 46%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)

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🔍 Geographic context

Equatorial tropical climate with a 9.1 → 7.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kenya?

February is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 8.4h of sunshine and 12.0% rainy days. The months of February & September offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Kenya get in February?

Kenya averages 8.4 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.

What is the rainiest month in Kenya?

November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Kenya in February?

In February, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.

Is Kenya good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Kenya scores 8.2/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 8.7/10.

When should you avoid Kenya?

November is the most difficult month to visit Kenya, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.