When is the best time to go to Eldoret

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Eldoret, 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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Eldoret weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Eldoret 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

Eldoret January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 35mm 9.3hrs 12.8hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Eldoret during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Eldoret and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Eldoret with around 35mm 1.4 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Eldoret weather in January »

February

Eldoret February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 55mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Eldoret and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Eldoret with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Eldoret weather in February »

March

Eldoret March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 80mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Eldoret is characteristically warm and a little damp.

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

March is in the spring in Eldoret and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Eldoret with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Eldoret weather in March »

April

Eldoret April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 160mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

Eldoret'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 Eldoret for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Eldoret and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Eldoret with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Eldoret weather in April »

May

Eldoret May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 153mm 7.5hrs 12.9hrs

May is a wet month in Eldoret and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Eldoret and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Eldoret with around 153mm 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Eldoret weather in May »

June

Eldoret June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 116mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

The climate in Eldoret during June can be summarized as mild and damp.

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

June is in the summer in Eldoret and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Eldoret with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Eldoret weather in June »

July

Eldoret July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 161mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

July in Eldoret is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Eldoret and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Eldoret with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Eldoret weather in July »

August

Eldoret August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 173mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Eldoret is characteristically mild and wet.

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

August is in the summer in Eldoret and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Eldoret with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Eldoret weather in August »

September

Eldoret September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 90mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

Eldoret's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Eldoret and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Eldoret with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Eldoret weather in September »

October

Eldoret October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 68mm 8.1hrs 12.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Eldoret and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Eldoret.

October is in the fall / autumn in Eldoret and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Eldoret with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Eldoret weather in October »

November

Eldoret November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 84mm 7.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in November in Eldoret is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Eldoret and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Eldoret with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Eldoret weather in November »

December

Eldoret December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 37mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

December in Eldoret is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Eldoret, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Eldoret and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Eldoret with around 37mm 1.5 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Eldoret weather in December »

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Eldoret weather stats

Eldoret weather statistics
Hottest month: March 25.5°C 77.9°F
Driest month: January 35mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: January 9.3hrs
Coldest month: July 21.5°C 70.7°F
Wettest month: August 173mm 6.8ins
Warmest sea: April 29°C 84.2°F
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