The climate of Moyale is tropical, albeit mitigated by the altitude. Although we are north of the equator, there is a warmer period from January to March and a cooler period from June to August.
The city is located in northern Kenya, at 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level, on the border with Ethiopia. The part of the city that is located in Ethiopia is larger.
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 to hot month. The average temperature is of
24.9 °C, with a minimum of
19.3 °C and a maximum of
30.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
10.9 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
February, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26 °C, with a minimum of
20.1 °C and a maximum of
31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is of
10.5 kph.
March is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.1 °C, with a minimum of
20.1 °C and a maximum of
30.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of
10.4 kph.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.2 °C, with a minimum of
19.5 °C and a maximum of
27 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
175 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.9 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.2 °C, with a minimum of
18.7 °C and a maximum of
25.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.1 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.4 °C, with a minimum of
17.8 °C and a maximum of
24.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
July, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.6 °C, with a minimum of
17.2 °C and a maximum of
23.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
13.2 kph.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.8 °C, with a minimum of
16.9 °C and a maximum of
24.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
13.8 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.1 °C, with a minimum of
17.7 °C and a maximum of
26.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
11.9 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.4 °C, with a minimum of
18.6 °C and a maximum of
26.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.6 kph.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.3 °C, with a minimum of
18.4 °C and a maximum of
26.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.9 kph.
December is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.2 °C, with a minimum of
18.2 °C and a maximum of
28.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
8.6 kph.