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Kenya, Kenya · Equatorial tropical

Kenya: best months to visit

February (9.1/10) · November (7.3/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 1.29°S · 36.82°E
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February
Depends on your goals
9.1/10
☀️ Feb
Top score (9.1/10)
🌤️ Sep
Alt. (8.9/10)
Nov
Plus rude (7.3/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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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 favorable 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)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →59°F79°F14%1.7mm8.2h8.7/10Best period
☀️ February →59°F82°F12%1.6mm8.4h9.1/10Best period
☀️ March →61°F82°F23%2.5mm7.7h8.7/10Best period
☀️ April →61°F77°F36%5.9mm5.5h7.5/10Best period
☀️ May →59°F75°F29%3.6mm6.7h7.9/10Best period
☀️ June →55°F73°F12%1.2mm7.7h8.4/10Best period
☀️ July →55°F73°F6%0.6mm7.5h8.4/10Best period
☀️ August →55°F75°F7%1.0mm7.2h8.5/10Best period
☀️ September →57°F79°F8%1.1mm8.1h8.9/10Best period
☀️ October →59°F79°F21%3.1mm7.4h8.5/10Best period
⛅ November →59°F75°F46%4.7mm5.9h7.3/10Best period
☀️ December →59°F77°F24%2.7mm7.1h8.2/10Best period
☀️ January
8.7/10
T°59°F / 79°F
Rain %14%
Sun8.2h
Best period
☀️ February
9.1/10
T°59°F / 82°F
Rain %12%
Sun8.4h
Best period
☀️ March
8.7/10
T°61°F / 82°F
Rain %23%
Sun7.7h
Best period
☀️ April
7.5/10
T°61°F / 77°F
Rain %36%
Sun5.5h
Best period
☀️ May
7.9/10
T°59°F / 75°F
Rain %29%
Sun6.7h
Best period
☀️ June
8.4/10
T°55°F / 73°F
Rain %12%
Sun7.7h
Best period
☀️ July
8.4/10
T°55°F / 73°F
Rain %6%
Sun7.5h
Best period
☀️ August
8.5/10
T°55°F / 75°F
Rain %7%
Sun7.2h
Best period
☀️ September
8.9/10
T°57°F / 79°F
Rain %8%
Sun8.1h
Best period
☀️ October
8.5/10
T°59°F / 79°F
Rain %21%
Sun7.4h
Best period
⛅ November
7.3/10
T°59°F / 75°F
Rain %46%
Sun5.9h
Best period
☀️ December
8.2/10
T°59°F / 77°F
Rain %24%
Sun7.1h
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
53°F · 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.
JanJan 110/1078°FJan 89/1078°FJan 158/1079°FJan 229/1080°FJan 299/1081°F
FebFeb 58/1081°FFeb 129/1081°FFeb 199/1081°FFeb 268/1082°F
MarMar 58/1083°FMar 128/1082°FMar 196/1081°FMar 266/1079°F
AprApr 27/1078°FApr 98/1078°FApr 165/1078°FApr 232/1076°FApr 302/1075°F
MayMay 74/1074°FMay 149/1075°FMay 219/1075°FMay 289/1075°F
JunJun 48/1074°FJun 119/1074°FJun 189/1073°FJun 259/1073°F
JulJul 29/1073°FJul 910/1072°FJul 1610/1073°FJul 2310/1074°FJul 3010/1074°F
AugAug 69/1073°FAug 139/1074°FAug 209/1075°FAug 279/1076°F
SepSep 39/1075°FSep 1010/1078°FSep 1710/1079°FSep 249/1079°F
OctOct 19/1080°FOct 89/1080°FOct 155/1079°FOct 227/1078°FOct 293/1077°F
NovNov 55/1077°FNov 124/1075°FNov 194/1076°FNov 264/1075°F
DecDec 38/1076°FDec 107/1077°FDec 176/1077°FDec 248/1078°F

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.

T° maxT° meanT° min54°57°61°64°68°72°75°79°201620172018201920202021202220232024202579°F — decade peak (2024)+1.04°F / decade
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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 · 82°F
❄️Coolest monthJune · 73°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 46%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Equatorial tropical climate with a 9.1 → 7.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
1.29°S · 36.82°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kenya?
February is the best month with 82°F highs, 59°F 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 59°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Kenya good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Kenya scores 8.2/10 on average — Acceptable 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.