Climate of Kakamega, Western, Kenya
Point-value climate at Kakamega (Western, Kenya). Population approximately 63,426.
Located in Western, Kenya, Kakamega has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 63,426. Monthly average temperatures range from 19.2°C / 66.6°F in July to 21.6°C / 70.9°F in March, with rainfall varying from 69 mm / 2.7 in (January) to 265 mm / 10.4 in (April) — about 1911 mm / 75.2 in across the year. Kakamega is the capital of Western. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kakamega's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4°C70.5°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| February | 21.5°C70.7°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| March | 21.6°C70.9°F | 163 mm6.4″ | — |
| April | 20.6°C69.1°F | 265 mm10.4″ | — |
| May | 19.9°C67.8°F | 263 mm10.4″ | — |
| June | 19.5°C67.1°F | 164 mm6.5″ | — |
| July | 19.2°C66.6°F | 152 mm6″ | — |
| August | 19.3°C66.7°F | 198 mm7.8″ | — |
| September | 19.9°C67.8°F | 169 mm6.7″ | — |
| October | 20.4°C68.7°F | 141 mm5.6″ | — |
| November | 20.5°C68.9°F | 139 mm5.5″ | — |
| December | 20.8°C69.4°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kakamega?
Kakamega does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kakamega's warmest month is March at an average of 21.6°C / 70.9°F, and its driest month is January with about 69 mm / 2.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kakamega?
Kakamega, in Western, Kenya, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.2°C / 66.6°F in July to 21.6°C / 70.9°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1911 mm / 75.2 in, with the wettest month being April (265 mm / 10.4 in) and the driest January (69 mm / 2.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Kakamega in March?
The average temperature in Kakamega in March is 21.6°C / 70.9°F, with rainfall of about 163 mm / 6.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kakamega?
The driest month in Kakamega is January, with about 69 mm / 2.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 21.4°C / 70.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Kakamega?
The wettest month in Kakamega is April, with approximately 265 mm / 10.4 in of average monthly rainfall.