Climate of Eastern, Kenya
Area-weighted average across Eastern. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Eastern, a subdivision of Kenya, has a hot arid climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.1°C / 73.6°F in July to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in March, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in to 120 mm / 4.7 in depending on the season (484 mm / 19.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5°C77.9°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.2°C79.2°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 26.5°C79.7°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| April | 25.7°C78.3°F | 115 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 25°C77°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| June | 23.9°C75°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 23.1°C73.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.4°C74.1°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.4°C75.9°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 25.2°C77.4°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| November | 25°C77°F | 120 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.9°C76.8°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Eastern?
The best months to visit Eastern, Kenya for sunny, dry weather are January, February, May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 26.5°C / 79.7°F, and the driest is June with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Eastern?
Eastern, Kenya has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.1°C / 73.6°F in July to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 484 mm / 19.1 in, with the wettest month being November (120 mm / 4.7 in) and the driest June (4 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Eastern?
The hottest month in Eastern is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.5°C / 79.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Eastern?
The coldest month in Eastern is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.1°C / 73.6°F.
When does it rain most in Eastern?
The wettest month in Eastern is November, averaging about 120 mm / 4.7 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 4 mm / 0.2 in.