Best Time to Visit Nakuru, Rift Valley, Kenya
Nakuru is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Nakuru for sunny, dry weather is December–February — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June and September–October and December–March; the wetter half falls in April–May and July–August and November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16°C / 60.8°F in July to 17.9°C / 64.2°F in March, with rainfall from 25 mm / 1 in (January) to 138 mm / 5.4 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nakuru, Rift Valley, Kenya's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Nakuru's climate is broadly mild oceanic. 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 | 17.1°C62.8°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 17.6°C63.7°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 16.7°C62.1°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nakuru?
The best time to visit Nakuru for sunny, dry weather is January, February, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is March averaging 17.9°C / 64.2°F, and the driest is January with about 25 mm / 1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nakuru's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Nakuru?
The rainy season at Nakuru, Rift Valley runs through April–May and July–August and November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 70 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is April (138 mm / 5.4 in).
What is the driest month in Nakuru?
The driest month in Nakuru is January, averaging about 25 mm / 1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 17.1°C / 62.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Nakuru?
The least comfortable months for travel to Nakuru — based on point-value climate at the city — are April, May, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 138 mm / 5.4 in in April, and the coldest month averages 16°C / 60.8°F.
Is Nakuru climate different from Kenya overall?
Yes, usually. Our Nakuru 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 Nakuru specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.