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Kenya weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kenya in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (23°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Kenya in July: 23°C and 8.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Kenya in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Ideal conditions for families — pleasant weather and outdoor activities accessible Summer in Kenya brings pleasant temperatures (23°C) and long sunny days (8.8h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 15°C | 26°C | 30% | 1.7 | 11.3h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 15°C | 28°C | 28% | 1.6 | 11.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 16°C | 28°C | 43% | 2.5 | 11.2h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 16°C | 25°C | 86% | 5.9 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 15°C | 24°C | 60% | 3.6 | 10.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 23°C | 30% | 1.2 | 10.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 13°C | 23°C | 15% | 0.6 | 8.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 13°C | 24°C | 26% | 1.0 | 9.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 26°C | 25% | 1.1 | 10.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 26°C | 47% | 3.1 | 10.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 15°C | 24°C | 76% | 4.7 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 15°C | 25°C | 55% | 2.7 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
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 July, Kenya averages 23°C, 15% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
July vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kenya in July
Is July a good time to visit Kenya?
July is an excellent time to visit Kenya (score 8.0/10). With 23°C, 8.8h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kenya in July?
With 23°C and 8.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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