Climate of Kisumu, Nyanza, Kenya
Point-value climate at Kisumu (Nyanza, Kenya). Population approximately 395,615.
Located in Nyanza, Kenya, Kisumu has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 395,615. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.8°C / 71.2°F in July to 23.9°C / 75°F in February, with rainfall varying from 64 mm / 2.5 in (January) to 222 mm / 8.7 in (April) — about 1389 mm / 54.7 in across the year. Kisumu is the capital of Nyanza. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kisumu's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.7°C74.7°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| February | 23.9°C75°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| March | 23.9°C75°F | 156 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 23°C73.4°F | 222 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 22.5°C72.5°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 22.1°C71.8°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 21.8°C71.2°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| August | 22.1°C71.8°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 22.6°C72.7°F | 97 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 23.2°C73.8°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.1°C73.6°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.3°C73.9°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kisumu?
Kisumu does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kisumu's warmest month is February at an average of 23.9°C / 75°F, and its driest month is January with about 64 mm / 2.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kisumu?
Kisumu, in Nyanza, Kenya, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.8°C / 71.2°F in July to 23.9°C / 75°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1389 mm / 54.7 in, with the wettest month being April (222 mm / 8.7 in) and the driest January (64 mm / 2.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Kisumu in February?
The average temperature in Kisumu in February is 23.9°C / 75°F, with rainfall of about 88 mm / 3.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kisumu?
The driest month in Kisumu is January, with about 64 mm / 2.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Kisumu?
The wettest month in Kisumu is April, with approximately 222 mm / 8.7 in of average monthly rainfall.