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Visit Kenya
in February?

February is one of the best times to visit Kenya.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -1.29°N 36.82°E
28°CMax temperature
28%Rainy days
11.5hSunshine / day

Kenya weather in February

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.6/10)

Should you visit Kenya in February?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.

❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 28%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.5h/d

Our take: February is a good time to visit Kenya. February remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).

Kenya in February by trip type

What to expect in February

🎯 Ideal conditions for families — pleasant weather and outdoor activities accessible Even in winter, Kenya enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Kenya

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌤️ January15°C26°C30%1.711.3h8.3/10
🌤️ February15°C28°C28%1.611.5h8.6/10
🌤️ March16°C28°C43%2.511.2h8.1/10
🌦️ April16°C25°C86%5.910.1h7.0/10
🌦️ May15°C24°C60%3.610.6h7.3/10
🌤️ June13°C23°C30%1.210.2h7.8/10
🌤️ July13°C23°C15%0.68.8h8.0/10
🌤️ August13°C24°C26%1.09.0h7.9/10
🌤️ September14°C26°C25%1.110.6h8.3/10
🌤️ October15°C26°C47%3.110.9h7.7/10
🌧️ November15°C24°C76%4.710.2h7.0/10
🌤️ December15°C25°C55%2.711.0h7.5/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Kenya averages 28°C, 28% rainy days and 11.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10. See methodology →

February vs February (best month)

The best month is February (score 8.6/10). Difference:

FAQ — Kenya in February

Is February a good time to visit Kenya?
February is an excellent time to visit Kenya (score 8.6/10). With 28°C, 11.5h of sunshine and 28% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kenya in February?
With 28°C and 11.5h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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