The climate of Nakuru is influenced by altitude, and it's pleasantly warm during the day and cool, or even a little chilly, at night. There is a warmer period from January to March and a cooler period from June to August.
The city is located in western Kenya, on the plateau, at 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level, on the north shore of the lake of the same name.
We are in the area where there is a relatively dry season from December to February.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January 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
11.1 °C and a maximum of
26.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is of
7.7 kph.
February is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.8 °C, with a minimum of
11.4 °C and a maximum of
28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is of
8.6 kph.
March, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
20.2 °C, with a minimum of
12.3 °C and a maximum of
28 °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
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is of
7.6 kph.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.4 °C, with a minimum of
13 °C and a maximum of
25.9 °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
140 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
5.4 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.9 °C, with a minimum of
13 °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
28 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.1 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.4 °C, with a minimum of
12.5 °C and a maximum of
24.3 °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
27 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.7 kph.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.9 °C, with a minimum of
12 °C and a maximum of
23.8 °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
26.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.2 kph.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.1 °C, with a minimum of
11.8 °C and a maximum of
24.3 °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
27 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
5.6 kph.
September is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.4 °C, with a minimum of
11.3 °C and a maximum of
25.5 °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
28.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
5.3 kph.
October is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.3 °C, with a minimum of
11.6 °C and a maximum of
25.1 °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
28.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
5 kph.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.1 °C, with a minimum of
12.1 °C and a maximum of
24.1 °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
27 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.8 kph.
December is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.4 °C, with a minimum of
11.3 °C and a maximum of
25.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
7 kph.