Climate of Nakuru, Rift Valley, Kenya
Point-value climate at Nakuru (Rift Valley, Kenya). Population approximately 364,727.
Located in Rift Valley, Kenya, Nakuru has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 364,727. Monthly average temperatures range from 16°C / 60.8°F in July to 17.9°C / 64.2°F in March, with rainfall varying from 25 mm / 1 in (January) to 138 mm / 5.4 in (April) — about 888 mm / 35 in across the year. Nakuru is the capital of Rift Valley. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nakuru's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.1°C62.8°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 17.6°C63.7°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 17.9°C64.2°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| April | 17.7°C63.9°F | 138 mm5.4″ | — |
| May | 17.3°C63.1°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| June | 16.3°C61.3°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| July | 16°C60.8°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| August | 16°C60.8°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| September | 16.2°C61.2°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 16.6°C61.9°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| November | 16.6°C61.9°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| December | 16.7°C62.1°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nakuru?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, December. Nakuru's warmest month is March at an average of 17.9°C / 64.2°F, and its driest month is January with about 25 mm / 1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Nakuru?
Nakuru, in Rift Valley, Kenya, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 16°C / 60.8°F in July to 17.9°C / 64.2°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 888 mm / 35 in, with the wettest month being April (138 mm / 5.4 in) and the driest January (25 mm / 1 in).
What is the average temperature in Nakuru in March?
The average temperature in Nakuru in March is 17.9°C / 64.2°F, with rainfall of about 59 mm / 2.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Nakuru?
The driest month in Nakuru is January, with about 25 mm / 1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.1°C / 62.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Nakuru?
The wettest month in Nakuru is April, with approximately 138 mm / 5.4 in of average monthly rainfall.