When is the best time to go to Athi River

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Athi River, Kenya. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Athi River weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Athi River are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Athi River January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 48mm 10hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in January in Athi River is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Athi River, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Athi River and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Athi River with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Athi River February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 47mm 10hrs 12.9hrs

February in Athi River is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Athi River, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Athi River and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Athi River with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Athi River weather in February »

March

Athi River March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 76mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Athi River is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Athi River.

March is in the fall / autumn in Athi River and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Athi River with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Athi River weather in March »

April

Athi River April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 167mm 7.8hrs 12.8hrs

Athi River's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Athi River for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Athi River and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Athi River with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Athi River weather in April »

May

Athi River May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 104mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

May is a damp month in Athi River and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Athi River for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Athi River and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Athi River with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Athi River June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 22mm 5.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in June in Athi River is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Athi River, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Athi River and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Athi River with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Athi River weather in June »

July

Athi River July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 10mm 4.6hrs 12.9hrs

July in Athi River is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Athi River, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Athi River and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Athi River with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Athi River weather in July »

August

Athi River August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 12mm 4.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Athi River is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Athi River, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Athi River and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Athi River with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Athi River weather in August »

September

Athi River September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 16mm 6.7hrs 12.8hrs

Athi River's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Athi River, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Athi River and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Athi River with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Athi River weather in September »

October

Athi River October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 42mm 8.3hrs 12.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Athi River and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Athi River, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Athi River and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Athi River with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Athi River weather in October »

November

Athi River November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 128mm 7.6hrs 12.9hrs

The climate in Athi River during November can be summarized as warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Athi River for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Athi River and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Athi River with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Athi River weather in November »

December

Athi River December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 87mm 9.2hrs 12.9hrs

December in Athi River is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Athi River.

December is in the summer in Athi River and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Athi River with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Athi River weather stats

Athi River weather statistics
Hottest month: March 27.3°C 81.1°F
Driest month: July 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: February 10hrs
Coldest month: July 22.4°C 72.3°F
Wettest month: April 167mm 6.6ins
Warmest sea: April 29°C 84.2°F
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