Climate of Rift Valley, Kenya
Area-weighted average across Rift Valley. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Rift Valley, a subdivision of Kenya, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 20.9°C / 69.6°F in July to 23.3°C / 73.9°F in March, with rainfall from 28 mm / 1.1 in to 119 mm / 4.7 in depending on the season (676 mm / 26.6 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 | 22.5°C72.5°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 23°C73.4°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 23.3°C73.9°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| April | 22.8°C73°F | 119 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 22.2°C72°F | 85 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 21.4°C70.5°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 20.9°C69.6°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| August | 21°C69.8°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| September | 21.7°C71.1°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 22.3°C72.1°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| November | 22.1°C71.8°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| December | 22°C71.6°F | 47 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Rift Valley?
The best months to visit Rift Valley, Kenya for sunny, dry weather are January, February, June, September, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 23.3°C / 73.9°F, and the driest is January with about 28 mm / 1.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Rift Valley?
Rift Valley, Kenya has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 20.9°C / 69.6°F in July to 23.3°C / 73.9°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 676 mm / 26.6 in, with the wettest month being April (119 mm / 4.7 in) and the driest January (28 mm / 1.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Rift Valley?
The hottest month in Rift Valley is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.3°C / 73.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Rift Valley?
The coldest month in Rift Valley is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 20.9°C / 69.6°F.
When does it rain most in Rift Valley?
The wettest month in Rift Valley is April, averaging about 119 mm / 4.7 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 28 mm / 1.1 in.