The climate of Embu is pleasantly warm with cool nights, being mitigated by the altitude.
The city is located in central Kenya, at 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) above sea level and at the foot of Mount Kenya.
We are in the area of Kenya where there are two rainy periods, corresponding with the two passages of the sun at the zenith. The rainiest months are April, May and November.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.5 °C, with a minimum of
13.5 °C and a maximum of
25.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
9.2 kph.
February is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
20.6 °C, with a minimum of
13.9 °C and a maximum of
27.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
March, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.2 °C, with a minimum of
15.2 °C and a maximum of
27.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
7.3 kph.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.7 °C, with a minimum of
16 °C and a maximum of
25.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
220 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.4 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.8 °C, with a minimum of
15.6 °C and a maximum of
24 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.2 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.3 °C, with a minimum of
14.3 °C and a maximum of
22.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 3 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 of
3.4 kph.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.4 °C, with a minimum of
13.3 °C and a maximum of
21.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
3.5 kph.
August is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.6 °C, with a minimum of
13.2 °C and a maximum of
22 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
11 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
3.9 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.3 °C, with a minimum of
13.8 °C and a maximum of
24.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
5 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.2 °C, with a minimum of
14.8 °C and a maximum of
25.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
5.9 kph.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.5 °C, with a minimum of
15 °C and a maximum of
24.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
190 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
6.4 kph.
December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.1 °C, with a minimum of
13.8 °C and a maximum of
24.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.8 kph.