Climate of Garissa, North Eastern, Kenya
Point-value climate at Garissa (North Eastern, Kenya). Population approximately 67,861.
Located in North Eastern, Kenya, Garissa has a hot arid climate. Population approximately 67,861. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.6°C / 79.9°F in July to 30.4°C / 86.7°F in March, with rainfall varying from 4 mm / 0.2 in (February) to 95 mm / 3.7 in (November) — about 366 mm / 14.4 in across the year. Garissa is the capital of North Eastern. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Garissa's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C84.2°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 29.8°C85.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30.4°C86.7°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| April | 29.7°C85.5°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.7°C83.7°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 27.2°C81°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 27.4°C81.3°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 28.7°C83.7°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 28.7°C83.7°F | 95 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 28.4°C83.1°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Garissa?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October. Garissa's warmest month is March at an average of 30.4°C / 86.7°F, and its driest month is February with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Garissa?
Garissa, in North Eastern, Kenya, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.6°C / 79.9°F in July to 30.4°C / 86.7°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 366 mm / 14.4 in, with the wettest month being November (95 mm / 3.7 in) and the driest February (4 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Garissa in March?
The average temperature in Garissa in March is 30.4°C / 86.7°F, with rainfall of about 43 mm / 1.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Garissa?
The driest month in Garissa is February, with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 29.8°C / 85.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Garissa?
The wettest month in Garissa is November, with approximately 95 mm / 3.7 in of average monthly rainfall.