Best Time to Visit Kisumu, Nyanza, Kenya
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Kisumu.
Kisumu does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (February, 23.9°C / 75°F) and driest (January, 64 mm / 2.5 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June–October and January–February; the wetter half falls in March–May and November–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 21.8°C / 71.2°F in July to 23.9°C / 75°F in February, with rainfall from 64 mm / 2.5 in (January) to 222 mm / 8.7 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kisumu, Nyanza, Kenya's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kisumu's climate is broadly consistently warm. 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 | 23.7°C74.7°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| July | 21.8°C71.2°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| February | 23.9°C75°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
No month at Kisumu matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kisumu?
Kisumu doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~64 mm / 2.5 in) and February (warmest, 23.9°C / 75°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Kenya's national average.
When is the rainy season in Kisumu?
The rainy season at Kisumu, Nyanza runs through March–May and November–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 99 mm / 3.9 in. The wettest single month is April (222 mm / 8.7 in).
What is the driest month in Kisumu?
The driest month in Kisumu is January, averaging about 64 mm / 2.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kisumu?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kisumu — based on point-value climate at the city — are March, April, May, June, July, August. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 222 mm / 8.7 in in April, and the coldest month averages 21.8°C / 71.2°F.
Is Kisumu climate different from Kenya overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kisumu 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 Kisumu specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.