Best Time to Visit Garissa, North Eastern, Kenya
Garissa is at its sunniest and driest in January–October.
The best time to visit Garissa for sunny, dry weather is May–October and January–February — 8 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–September and January–February; the wetter half falls in March–April and October–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26.6°C / 79.9°F in July to 30.4°C / 86.7°F in March, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (February) to 95 mm / 3.7 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Garissa, North Eastern, Kenya's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Garissa's climate is broadly hot arid. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C84.2°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 29.8°C85.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Garissa?
The best time to visit Garissa for sunny, dry weather is January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is March averaging 30.4°C / 86.7°F, and the driest is February with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Garissa's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Garissa?
The rainy season at Garissa, North Eastern runs through March–April and October–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 19 mm / 0.7 in. The wettest single month is November (95 mm / 3.7 in).
What is the driest month in Garissa?
The driest month in Garissa is February, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 29.8°C / 85.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Garissa?
The least comfortable months for travel to Garissa — based on point-value climate at the city — are April, June, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 95 mm / 3.7 in in November, and the coldest month averages 26.6°C / 79.9°F.
Is Garissa climate different from Kenya overall?
Yes, usually. Our Garissa figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Kenya figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Garissa specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.