The climate of Meru is pleasantly warm with cool nights, being mitigated by the altitude.
The city is located in the center of Kenya, practically at the equator, at 1,600 meters (5,250 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, October and November.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.2 °C, with a minimum of
11.8 °C and a maximum of
24.6 °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
28 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.2 kph.
February is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19 °C, with a minimum of
12 °C and a maximum of
26 °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
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 7 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
5.6 kph.
March, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.8 °C, with a minimum of
13.5 °C and a maximum of
26.2 °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
29.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.9 kph.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.6 °C, with a minimum of
14.5 °C and a maximum of
24.6 °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
28.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
310 mm, distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
6.1 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.8 °C, with a minimum of
14.2 °C and a maximum of
23.5 °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
26.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
245 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.2 kph.
June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.7 °C, with a minimum of
13.2 °C and a maximum of
22.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.2 kph.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.9 °C, with a minimum of
12.6 °C and a maximum of
21.3 °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
25 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.3 kph.
August is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.4 °C, with a minimum of
12.6 °C and a maximum of
22.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.7 °C, with a minimum of
13 °C and a maximum of
24.5 °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
28 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
8.1 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.5 °C, with a minimum of
14.3 °C and a maximum of
24.8 °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
28 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
255 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
6.7 kph.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.6 °C, with a minimum of
14.1 °C and a maximum of
23.1 °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
26.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
295 mm, distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.5 kph.
December is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
18 °C, with a minimum of
12.6 °C and a maximum of
23.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.7 kph.