When is the best time to go to Garissa

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Garissa 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

Garissa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 13mm 8.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in January in Garissa is characteristically very hot and dry.

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

January is in the summer in Garissa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Garissa with around 13mm 0.5 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Garissa weather in January »

February

Garissa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 7mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

February in Garissa is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.

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

February is in the summer in Garissa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Garissa with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Garissa weather in February »

March

Garissa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 47mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Garissa is characteristically very hot and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Garissa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 36°C (98°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Garissa with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Garissa weather in March »

April

Garissa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 89mm 9.4hrs 12.8hrs

Garissa's weather in April is typically very hot and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Garissa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Garissa with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Garissa weather in April »

May

Garissa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 25mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

May is a dry month in Garissa and the temperature is generally very hot.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Garissa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Garissa with around 25mm 1 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Garissa weather in May »

June

Garissa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 7mm 9.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in June in Garissa is characteristically hot and very dry.

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

June is in the winter in Garissa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Garissa with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Garissa weather in June »

July

Garissa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 5mm 8.4hrs 12.8hrs

July in Garissa is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the winter in Garissa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Garissa with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Garissa weather in July »

August

Garissa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 7mm 8.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Garissa is characteristically hot and very dry.

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

August is in the winter in Garissa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Garissa with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Garissa weather in August »

September

Garissa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 11mm 9.4hrs 12.8hrs

Garissa's weather in September is typically hot and dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Garissa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Garissa with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Garissa weather in September »

October

Garissa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 35mm 9.4hrs 12.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Garissa and the temperature is generally very hot.

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 Garissa.

October is in the spring in Garissa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Garissa with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Garissa weather in October »

November

Garissa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 99mm 8.7hrs 12.9hrs

November is a a little damp month in Garissa and the temperature is generally very hot.

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

November is in the spring in Garissa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Garissa with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Garissa weather in November »

December

Garissa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 50mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

December in Garissa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

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

December is in the summer in Garissa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Garissa with around 50mm 2 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Garissa weather in December »

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Garissa weather stats

Garissa weather statistics
Hottest month: March 36.1°C 97°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: October 9.4hrs
Coldest month: July 31.5°C 88.7°F
Wettest month: November 99mm 3.9ins
Warmest sea: April 29°C 84.2°F
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